Is Katowice more expensive than Szczecin?

Katowice is 0.0% cheaper than Szczecin overall. Rent is 1.4% lower, groceries 0.5% cheaper, and restaurants 4.9% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Szczecin or Katowice?

Szczecin has a purchasing power index of 106.4 while Katowice has 116.7 (NYC = 100). Katowice offers better purchasing power.

Szczecin vs Katowice: Katowice is 0.0% cheaper, rent 1% lower (2026)

Category	🇵🇱 Szczecin	🇵🇱 Katowice	Difference
Cost of Living	28.1	28.1	0.0%
Rent	14.3	14.1	-1.4%
Groceries	38.3	38.1	-0.5%
Restaurants	42.6	44.7	+4.9%
Purchasing Power	106.4	116.7	+9.7%

Data from October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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