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Cost of Living in Lublin

Lublin, Lubelskie, Poland · Population 334,681

▲ +0% vs Poland average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)zł2,768 ($701)
Couple, monthlyzł4,954 ($1,254)
Family of four, monthlyzł6,446 ($1,632)

Estimated Prices in Lublin

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantzł28.26 ($7.16)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangezł113 ($28.62)per meal
Cappuccinozł8.48 ($2.15)each
Monthly groceries (single person)zł641 ($162)per month
Monthly public transport passzł104 ($26.24)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentzł273 ($69.17)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)zł79.13 ($20.03)per month
Fitness club membershipzł79.13 ($20.03)per month
Cinema ticketzł20.73 ($5.25)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centrezł1,270 ($322)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centrezł884 ($224)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centrezł2,651 ($671)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Lublin is zł6,281 ($1,590) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of zł2,768 ($701) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly zł3,598 ($911) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (zł884 ($224)) represents about 32% of the total single-person budget.

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Other Major Cities in Poland

Warsaw

Mazowieckie · pop. 2,028,000

zł3,451 ($874) / mo

Kraków

Małopolskie · pop. 804,237

zł2,768 ($701) / mo

Wrocław

Dolnośląskie · pop. 673,531

zł2,768 ($701) / mo

Łódź

Łódzkie · pop. 648,711

zł2,768 ($701) / mo

Poznań

Wielkopolskie · pop. 546,859

zł2,768 ($701) / mo

Gdańsk

Pomorskie · pop. 487,834

zł2,768 ($701) / mo

Szczecin

Zachodniopomorskie · pop. 387,700

zł2,768 ($701) / mo

Bydgoszcz

Kujawsko-Pomorskie · pop. 324,984

zł2,768 ($701) / mo

Living in Lublin

Lublin is one of the key cities in Poland. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is zł2,768 ($701), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around zł884 ($224) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to zł6,446 ($1,632) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately zł4,954 ($1,254) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Lublin is zł6,281 ($1,590). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least zł3,598 ($911) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lublin expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated zł2,768 ($701) per month in Lublin including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Poland.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Lublin?
A net salary of around zł3,598 ($911) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Lublin with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Lublin is zł6,281 ($1,590).
How much is rent in Lublin?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated zł1,270 ($322) per month in the city centre and zł884 ($224) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about zł2,651 ($671).
Is Lublin cheaper than Poland on average?
No — Lublin is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Poland average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Lublin?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at zł641 ($162) in Lublin. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about zł28 ($7) and a cappuccino runs around zł8 ($2).
How do transport costs in Lublin compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Lublin is estimated at zł104 ($26). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Lublin are estimates based on Poland national averages adjusted for city size (population 334,681). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.