Cost of Living in Poland on a Student Budget
International students planning to study in Poland can expect lower living costs in Poland in comparison to other European countries. The cost of living in Poland is affordable for students starting from EUR 330 (INR 27,736) and can go up to EUR 458 (INR 41,288) monthly. However, the costs may vary sometimes based on the city of study chosen by students in Poland.
On average, the cost to live in Poland is between EUR 4,000 (INR 3,60,364) to EUR 6,000 (INR 5,40,546) annually for international students. The cost of accommodation, utilities and transportation in Poland are slightly lower, thus, students do not have to spend much. Check out the article for details on life costs in Poland for international students.
Living Expenses in Poland for International Students
The living expenses in Poland for international students are divided into two broad categories - one is the necessary expense head and the second is the expenses on groceries. Details are as follows in the given sections:
Monthly Living Expenses in Poland
Every month, international students studying across various universities in Poland will have to spend on, the following areas:
Expenses per month |
Cost in PLN |
Cost in EUR |
---|---|---|
Rent (student dormitory) |
400 - 600 |
90 - 140 |
Public transportation |
50 - 60 |
11 - 13 |
Health insurance |
40 - 60 |
9 - 13 |
Phone, internet, and TV bills |
80 - 100 |
17 - 22 |
Groceries |
700 - 900 |
150 - 200 |
Entertainment |
150 - 200 |
35 - 45 |
Average total expenses |
1,500 - 2,000 |
330 - 430 |
Students studying in Poland will have to spend at least this amount during their stay every month. The other expenses are also included based on the spending capacities of the applicants.
Cost of Essentials in Poland for Indian Students
The expenses of living in Poland for students are based on different commodities. The following table throws light on the prices of these commodities which are essential on a day-to-day basis for Indian students living in Poland:
Grocery Items |
Living in Poland Cost |
Living Cost in Poland for Indians |
---|---|---|
Dining in an inexpensive restaurant |
PLN 35 |
INR 722 |
1 litre of milk |
PLN 3.78 |
INR 78 |
White bread loaf |
PLN 4.74 |
INR 98 |
1 kg white rice |
PLN 5.59 |
INR 116 |
A dozen eggs |
PLN 11.79 |
INR 243 |
1 kg local cheese |
PLN 34.61 |
INR 714 |
1 kg red meat |
PLN 44.07 |
INR 909 |
1 kg apples |
PLN 3.78 |
INR 78.01 |
1 kg bananas |
PLN 6.23 |
INR 129 |
1 kg oranges |
PLN 6.64 |
INR 137 |
1 kg tomatoes |
PLN 9.97 |
INR 206 |
1 kg potatoes |
PLN 3.13 |
INR 65 |
1 kg onions |
PLN 4.80 |
INR 99 |
1.5-litre water bottle |
PLN 25 |
INR 516 |
Total Monthly Expenses |
PLN 199.13 |
INR 4,109 |
(Source: Numbeo)
The above-given list of groceries is not exhaustive, thus there may be additions to it as this is a very basic list. Around PLN 700 - PLN 900 is spent on groceries on average in Poland while studying. Thus, Indian students do not spend more than PLN 1,500 - PLN 2,000 including the accommodation costs while staying in Poland.
Expenditure Analysis for Cost of Living in Poland
Students going to study in Poland, usually spend more on accommodation rents and on shopping in the markets. Following is the expenditure analysis of the cost of living in Poland:
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Monthly Rent: 29.5%
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Markets: 26.7%
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Dining in restaurants: 13.4%
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Transportation for commuting: 12.3%
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Monthly utilities: 9.5%
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Sports & Leisure: 5.4%
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Clothing and shoes: 3.2%
On an average, international student studying in Poland spend the maximum amounts on their monthly rentals. Then the next most spent expenditure is on shopping in markets. The lowest expenditure is incurred on apparel and shoes. Thus, this is how the expense is divided among different areas based on requirements.
Cost of Living in Poland Cities
Since Warsaw is the capital city of Poland and home to the University of Warsaw, a lot of international students apply here for admission. So if we talk about the cost of living in Poland’s Warsaw, then we should look at the living index. Also, let us check out the top cities in Poland and their cost of living index in Poland below:
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Warsaw: 46.2/100
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Krakow: 45.1/100
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Wroclaw: 43.2/100
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Gdansk: 43/100
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Katowice: 42.4/100
Students spend more in Warsaw than in Karakow while studying across universities in these Poland cities. Let us draw an analysis of the top five cities in Poland and understand the living costs that international students will have to incur:
Poland Cities |
Accommodation + Utility Cost |
Transportation Cost |
Total Cost of Living in Poland City |
---|---|---|---|
Warsaw |
PLN 430 |
PLN 230 |
PLN 660 |
Krakow |
PLN 450 |
PLN 210 |
PLN 660 |
Wroclaw |
PLN 560 |
PLN 120 |
PLN 680 |
Gdansk |
PLN 420 |
PLN 150 |
PLN 570 |
Katowice |
PLN 550 |
PLN 110 |
PLN 660 |
On average international students do not spend more than PLN 700 irrespective of the city they stay in Poland. The living expenses in Warsaw and the cost of living in Krakow are the same. Thus, a lot also depends on the personal expenses of the applicants which overall affects the budget.
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