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Cost of Living in Nowa Ruda

Nowa Ruda, Dolnośląskie, Poland · Population 21,264

▼ -16% vs Poland average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)zł2,320 ($587)
Couple, monthlyzł4,143 ($1,049)
Family of four, monthlyzł5,383 ($1,363)

Estimated Prices in Nowa Ruda

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantzł24.00 ($6.08)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangezł95.99 ($24.30)per meal
Cappuccinozł7.20 ($1.82)each
Monthly groceries (single person)zł544 ($138)per month
Monthly public transport passzł87.99 ($22.28)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentzł232 ($58.73)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)zł67.19 ($17.01)per month
Fitness club membershipzł67.19 ($17.01)per month
Cinema ticketzł17.60 ($4.46)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centrezł1,035 ($262)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centrezł720 ($182)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centrezł2,161 ($547)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Nowa Ruda is zł5,333 ($1,350) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of zł2,320 ($587) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly zł3,016 ($764) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (zł720 ($182)) represents about 31% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Nowa Ruda

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Nearby Cities

Bielawa

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Kłodzko

19 km away · Dolnośląskie

Dzierżoniów

20 km away · Dolnośląskie

Ząbkowice Śląskie

22 km away · Dolnośląskie

Kudowa-Zdrój

25 km away · Dolnośląskie

Wałbrzych

26 km away · Dolnośląskie

Biały Kamień

29 km away · Dolnośląskie

Świdnica

29 km away · Dolnośląskie

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

Lublin

Lubelskie · pop. 334,681

zł2,768 ($701) / mo

Living in Nowa Ruda

Nowa Ruda is one of the key cities in Poland. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is zł2,320 ($587), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around zł720 ($182) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to zł5,383 ($1,363) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately zł4,143 ($1,049) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Nowa Ruda is zł5,333 ($1,350). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least zł3,016 ($764) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nowa Ruda expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated zł2,320 ($587) per month in Nowa Ruda including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Poland.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Nowa Ruda?
A net salary of around zł3,016 ($764) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Nowa Ruda with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Nowa Ruda is zł5,333 ($1,350).
How much is rent in Nowa Ruda?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated zł1,035 ($262) per month in the city centre and zł720 ($182) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about zł2,161 ($547).
Is Nowa Ruda cheaper than Poland on average?
Yes — Nowa Ruda is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Poland average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Nowa Ruda?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at zł544 ($138) in Nowa Ruda. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about zł24 ($6) and a cappuccino runs around zł7 ($2).
How do transport costs in Nowa Ruda compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Nowa Ruda is estimated at zł88 ($22). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Nowa Ruda are estimates based on Poland national averages adjusted for city size (population 21,264). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.