Living costs

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