In comparison to other European countries, Poland is a relatively affordable place to live and study. The cost of living in Warsaw depends greatly on individual needs and lifestyle, but you can get by with about PLN* 2300-2800 at your monthly disposal. Average costs of living for a student living in a shared apartment / dormitory range from PLN 1600 up to 2500. Please remember, that to be able to study in Poland non-EU/EEA students have to possess sufficient means to cover the living costs.
Below are some examples to give an idea of the amounts students spend per month:
- Rent in a shared flat: from PLN 1200
- Rent in a student residence hall: PLN 480-950
- Transportation: monthly pass for all means of transport in Warsaw: full fare – 110 PLN, reduced (for students) – 55 PLN
- Food: from PLN 700 monthly
- Phone / internet: from PLN 25
- Study materials: PLN 150-300
- Leisure / entertainment: from PLN 300
- Lunch in a mid-range restaurant: from PLN 30.00
- Coffee in a café: from PLN 11
- Theatre ticket: PLN 7-24
- Cinema ticket: PLN 15-40
- Museum ticket: from PLN 10
*PLN – Official currency in Poland, mostly known in Englsih as Polish zloty (in Polish: złoty – golden, złoto – gold). PLN (złoty) is subdivided into 100 groszy (gr)
Polish banknotes. Source: Pinterest
Polish coins. Source: iStock
