In comparison to other European countries the cost of living in Poland is very affordable.
Average costs of student living range from EUR 350 up to EUR 450.
Please remember, that to be able to study in Poland non-EU/EEA students have to possess sufficient means to cover the living costs.
In order to give you some idea of the cost of living in the Poznan area, some prices of major goods and services are contained below. Do not forget to consider the current exchange rate.
Current Euro exchange rate 1 Euro ~4,30 PLN
|
Average costs per month |
PLN |
EUR |
|
Double room (PUT dormitory) |
554 |
128 |
|
Triple room (PUT dormitory) |
373 |
86 |
|
Room in a flat |
800 |
186 |
|
Transport |
50 |
12 |
|
Food (estimated) |
500 |
116 |
|
Health Insurance – national |
46 |
10,50 |
|
Entertainment (estimated) |
250 |
58 |
Food (in PLN):
- Bread (white; a loaf) - 3.50
- Bread (brownl a loaf) - 5.00
- Milk (1 l) - 3.00
- Chicken (1kg) - 9.00
- Pork (1kg) - 15.00
- Beef (1kg) - 18.00
- Lamb (1kg) - 18.00
- Cheese (1kg) - 20.00
- Butter (tube) - 6.00
- Eggs (box of 10) - 7.00
- Potatoes (1kg) - 2.50
- Apples (1kg) - 3.00
- Pears (1kg) - 4.00
- Oranges (1kg) - 4.00
- Bananas (1kg) - 4.00
- Coffee (250g) - 15.00
- Tea (bags) - 15.00
- Biscuits (100g) - 3.00
- Salt (1kg) - 1.00
- Sugar (1kg)- 4.00
Household Goods (in PLN):
- Tea Towels - 4.00
- Saucepan - from 20.00
- Frying pans - from 20.00
- Sheets (single) - 20.00
- Duvets (single) - 50.00
- Bath towels - from 25.00
- Hand towels - from 15.00
- Mugs - 3.00
- Tea plates - from 4.00
- Dinner plates - 6.00
Cost of clothes: Women’s/Men’s (in PLN):
- Warm winter coat - 300-1000/300-1000
- Raincoat - 150/100
- Jumpers - 50/50
- Skirts - 50
- Shoes (leather) - 200/100
- Shoes (synthetic) - 60/50
- Trainers - 60/60
- Jeans - 100/100
Most shops are open from 10:00 to 18:00 (some on Sundays).
Supermarkets are open from 8:00-21:00 (on Sundays from 8:00 to 19:00).