Living in Poland

Poland is going through a process of rapid economic development, thanks to that costs of living are still significantly lower than in most of the EU countries. Prices depend greatly on the city, but a student can get by with about EUR 300 at their monthly disposal. Average costs of student living range from EUR 350 up to EUR 550.

Types of Accommodations:

STUDENT HOUSES AND DORMITORIES:

The pricing of the student houses depends on the particular University. Usually the cost of accommodation in a dormitory ranges is around EUR 60-80 monthly for a shared room and between EUR 100-150 for a single room. However, the standard of the dormitories may differ greatly even between various student houses of the same HEI, so it’s good to do some research before the final decision. What doesn’t differ is the friendly and helpful atmosphere in the student houses.

PRIVATE HOUSING:

It is quite common in Poland to rent a room in a bigger apartment. Most of the out-of-town students share flats in this way. The cost varies between cities and it depends greatly on the location of the apartment as well as the size and quality of the room. The monthly rent is usually between EUR 150 and 200. Some landlords may require a deposit of a similar amount. Don’t worry if you don’t have friends to live with. Sharing a flat with locals is an amazing opportunity: you can pay for the accommodation and get great friends for free! And if you really don’t like to share, you can find an independent apartment. The rent for the smallest, one-room apartment starts from about EUR 300 (in Warsaw).

Cost of Food:

Food for an international student usually costs 100 – 150 EUR/month. You can save some money if you choose to buy groceries and you shop from low-price supermarkets. Some of the most widespread ones are Tesco, Auchan, Carrefour, Leclerc, and Lidl. You can enjoy a dinner in an accessible restaurant for only 5 EUR or pay 24 EUR for a three-course meal in an average restaurant for two. A light drink will cost you only 2 EUR.