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Cost of Living in Stary Sącz

Stary Sącz, Małopolskie, Poland · Population 8,746

▼ -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 Stary Sącz

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 Stary Sącz 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 Stary Sącz

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Nearby Cities

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Krynica

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Gorlice

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Nowy Targ

45 km away · Małopolskie

Brzesko

45 km away · Małopolskie

Bochnia

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Tarnów

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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

Lublin

Lubelskie · pop. 334,681

zł2,768 ($701) / mo

Living in Stary Sącz

Stary Sącz 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 Stary Sącz 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 Stary Sącz expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated zł2,320 ($587) per month in Stary Sącz 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 Stary Sącz?
A net salary of around zł3,016 ($764) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Stary Sącz with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Stary Sącz is zł5,333 ($1,350).
How much is rent in Stary Sącz?
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 Stary Sącz cheaper than Poland on average?
Yes — Stary Sącz 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 Stary Sącz?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at zł544 ($138) in Stary Sącz. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about zł24 ($6) and a cappuccino runs around zł7 ($2).
How do transport costs in Stary Sącz compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Stary Sącz is estimated at zł88 ($22). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Stary Sącz are estimates based on Poland national averages adjusted for city size (population 8,746). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.