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What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries, and where the money goes
Monthly cost in Poland
Spending runs from PLN 2,370 a month in the poorest fifth to PLN 10,300 in the richest
Per person, whole country
PLN 4,820
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
PLN 2,370richest 20%
PLN 10,300
Where people spend money in Poland
One person's out-of-pocket spending, averaged across the whole country
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Key facts
The cost of living in Poland in numbers
Other takes an unusual share of the budget
It absorbs 19.1% of spending here, or PLN 921 a month, against 14.6% in a typical country, 4.5 points more.
Typical spending takes 68% of the average wage
A typical person spends PLN 4,820 a month while the average take-home wage is PLN 7,080, so 32% of an average wage sits above what a typical person spends.
How living costs in Poland compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Poland against other countries
More expensive than 66% of countries
Where Poland sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs PLN 3,670 at world-middle prices costs PLN 4,520 here.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), category breakdown 2023 (Eurostat), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Poland?
A typical person in Poland spends about PLN 4,820 a month — around PLN 57,800 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Poland?
By spending, Poland ranks #39 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about PLN 4,820 a month, the poorest 20% about PLN 2,370 and the richest 20% about PLN 10,300. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Poland in US dollars?
The cost of living in Poland is about $1,314 a month, or roughly $15,768 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Poland?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about PLN 2,370 a month per person, a typical one around PLN 4,820, and a comfortable life around PLN 6,190. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
What do people spend the most on in Poland?
The biggest expense is housing, at about PLN 1,000 a month (21% of spending). Then come groceries (PLN 906, 19%) and transport (PLN 624, 13%).
Is the average salary in Poland enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about PLN 4,820 a month, while the average take-home pay in Poland is about PLN 7,080. For more on incomes, see salaries in Poland.
Is Poland an expensive country to live in?
Yes. Poland is more expensive than 79% of countries worldwide and ranks 25th of 41 in Europe by cost of living.
What currency is used in Poland?
Poland uses the Polish Zloty (PLN). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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