In comparison to other European countries Poland is a relatively cheap place to live and study. 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. Please remember, that to be able to study in Poland non-EU/EEA students have to possess sufficient means to cover the living costs.
Below are some examples to give an idea of the amounts students spend per month.
Monthly expenses (average value)
- Rent in a shared flat (or dormitory)
- Food
- Transportation (in big cities)
- Telephone/mobile, internet, TV
- Study materials
- Other expenses (leisure/entertainment)
- 80-150 EUR
- 100-150 EUR
- 15-20 EUR
- 20-30 EUR
- 30-50 EUR
- 70-100 EUR
Examples of other selected prices
- bread (1 loaf )
- milk (1 litre)
- lunch at a canteen
- coffee in a café
- cinema ticket
- 0.80 EUR
- 0.70 EUR
- 3.00 EUR
- 2.50 EUR
- 5.00 EUR