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Cost of Living in Zgorzelec

Zgorzelec, Dolnośląskie, Poland · Population 29,966

▼ -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 Zgorzelec

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 Zgorzelec 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 Zgorzelec

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Nearby Cities

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41 km away · Dolnośląskie

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55 km away · Lubuskie

Żagań

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Jelenia Góra

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Szprotawa

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Złotoryja

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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 Zgorzelec

Zgorzelec 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 Zgorzelec 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 Zgorzelec expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated zł2,320 ($587) per month in Zgorzelec 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 Zgorzelec?
A net salary of around zł3,016 ($764) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Zgorzelec with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Zgorzelec is zł5,333 ($1,350).
How much is rent in Zgorzelec?
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 Zgorzelec cheaper than Poland on average?
Yes — Zgorzelec 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 Zgorzelec?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at zł544 ($138) in Zgorzelec. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about zł24 ($6) and a cappuccino runs around zł7 ($2).
How do transport costs in Zgorzelec compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Zgorzelec is estimated at zł88 ($22). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Zgorzelec are estimates based on Poland national averages adjusted for city size (population 29,966). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.