Is Wroclaw more expensive than Szczecin?

Wroclaw is 29.9% more expensive than Szczecin overall. Rent is 30.8% higher, groceries 11.2% more expensive, and restaurants 20.9% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Szczecin or Wroclaw?

Szczecin has a purchasing power index of 106.4 while Wroclaw has 98.2 (NYC = 100). Szczecin offers better purchasing power.

Szczecin vs Wroclaw: Wroclaw is 29.9% more expensive, rent 31% higher (2026)

Category	🇵🇱 Szczecin	🇵🇱 Wroclaw	Difference
Cost of Living	28.1	36.5	+29.9%
Rent	14.3	18.7	+30.8%
Groceries	38.3	42.6	+11.2%
Restaurants	42.6	51.5	+20.9%
Purchasing Power	106.4	98.2	-7.7%

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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