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Cost of Living in Wałbrzych

Wałbrzych, Dolnośląskie, Poland · Population 104,401

▼ -6% vs Poland average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)zł2,599 ($658)
Couple, monthlyzł4,648 ($1,177)
Family of four, monthlyzł6,045 ($1,530)

Estimated Prices in Wałbrzych

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantzł26.66 ($6.75)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangezł107 ($27.00)per meal
Cappuccinozł8.00 ($2.03)each
Monthly groceries (single person)zł604 ($153)per month
Monthly public transport passzł97.76 ($24.75)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentzł258 ($65.25)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)zł74.66 ($18.90)per month
Fitness club membershipzł74.66 ($18.90)per month
Cinema ticketzł19.55 ($4.95)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centrezł1,181 ($299)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centrezł822 ($208)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centrezł2,465 ($624)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Wałbrzych is zł5,925 ($1,500) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of zł2,599 ($658) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly zł3,379 ($855) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (zł822 ($208)) represents about 32% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Wałbrzych

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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 Wałbrzych

Wałbrzych is one of the key cities in Poland. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is zł2,599 ($658), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around zł822 ($208) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to zł6,045 ($1,530) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately zł4,648 ($1,177) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Wałbrzych is zł5,925 ($1,500). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least zł3,379 ($855) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wałbrzych expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated zł2,599 ($658) per month in Wałbrzych including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Poland.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Wałbrzych?
A net salary of around zł3,379 ($855) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Wałbrzych with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Wałbrzych is zł5,925 ($1,500).
How much is rent in Wałbrzych?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated zł1,181 ($299) per month in the city centre and zł822 ($208) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about zł2,465 ($624).
Is Wałbrzych cheaper than Poland on average?
Yes — Wałbrzych is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Poland average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Wałbrzych?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at zł604 ($153) in Wałbrzych. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about zł27 ($7) and a cappuccino runs around zł8 ($2).
How do transport costs in Wałbrzych compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Wałbrzych is estimated at zł98 ($25). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Wałbrzych are estimates based on Poland national averages adjusted for city size (population 104,401). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.