Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland · Population 2,028,000 · National capital
▲ +25% vs Poland average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | zł34.66 ($8.78) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | zł139 ($35.10) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | zł10.40 ($2.63) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | zł786 ($199) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | zł127 ($32.18) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | zł335 ($84.83) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | zł97.05 ($24.57) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | zł97.05 ($24.57) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | zł25.42 ($6.44) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | zł1,639 ($415) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | zł1,140 ($289) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | zł3,421 ($866) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Warsaw is zł7,703 ($1,950) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of zł3,451 ($874) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly zł4,487 ($1,136) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (zł1,140 ($289)) represents about 33% of the total single-person budget.
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zł2,768 ($701) / moWarsaw is the capital and one of the key cities in Poland. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is zł3,451 ($874), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around zł1,140 ($289) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to zł8,075 ($2,044) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately zł6,194 ($1,568) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Warsaw is zł7,703 ($1,950). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least zł4,487 ($1,136) per month.