🇵🇱 Poland · #355 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Katowice

4.3% below the Poland average

Ranked #355 of 538 cities · More expensive than 34% of cities worldwide

Compared to Poland average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Katowice

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 2,538/mo USD 1,910/mo 25%
3-Bedroom USD 4,002/mo USD 3,220/mo 25%
Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-4.3% Average
Rent
-3.9% Average
Groceries
-1.5% Average
Restaurants
-3.0% Average
Purchasing Power
-2.6% Average

Living in Katowice: What to Expect

Katowice is average by global standards (ranked #355 of 538 cities). It is 4.3% cheaper than the Poland average, based on 9 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Rent offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

Workers in Poland earning PLN 211,835 gross take home PLN 11,367/month after tax (35.6% effective rate). See full Poland tax calculator →

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