Although prices in Poland have increased in recent years, living here in 2025 is still much cheaper than in most Western European countries. Most importantly, it offers excellent quality at a reasonable price.
In Warsaw, a studio apartment can be rented for 2,000–3,000 PLN, and prices in Kraków, Gdańsk, or Wrocław are similar. In smaller towns, rent can be as low as 1,500–2,000 PLN. This is still far below the costs in Western European capitals, and the housing standards continue to improve.
An individual spends around 1,000 PLN per month on food — enough to cook at home, buy fresh produce, and occasionally dine out. A restaurant meal costs around 40–50 PLN, while a good coffee in a café is about 15–20 PLN.
Public transportation works efficiently, with a monthly ticket costing around 150 PLN, so there is no need to own a car to get around comfortably.
Overall, living comfortably in a large city requires around 4,000–5,000 PLN per month, and even less in smaller towns. In return, you get peace, clean air, great food, and increasingly open and friendly people.
Poland in 2025 is a country where modernity meets nature — and where more and more people are discovering that it’s truly worth staying longer.
