How expensive is Katowice compared to the rest of Poland?

Katowice ranks #379 out of 558 cities globally. It is 5.0% cheaper than the Poland average, based on 9 cities. The rent index is 15.0 and local purchasing power is 111.9.

What is the average rent in Katowice?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Katowice city centre costs approximately USD 2,538 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 1,910 (saving 25%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 4,002.

Is Katowice affordable to live in?

Katowice is average overall. Groceries are average, restaurants are average, and local purchasing power is strong. Workers in Poland earning PLN 217,044 gross take home approximately PLN 11,588 per month after tax.

Katowice Cost of Living 2026: rent $2,538/mo, −5.0% vs country avg

Precios del Alquiler

Precios de Alquiler en Katowice

Apartamento	Centro	Fuera del Centro	Ahorras
1 Dormitorio	USD 2,538/mo	USD 1,910/mo	25%
3 Dormitorios	USD 4,002/mo	USD 3,220/mo	25%

Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Prices

Prices of Goods & Services in Katowice

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Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	PLN 4.12	1 source
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	PLN 3.95	1 source
Bread (500g)	PLN 5.32	1 source
Local cheese (1kg)	PLN 33.38	1 source
Chicken (1kg)	PLN 23.85	1 source
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	PLN 21.15	1 source
Milk (1L)	PLN 3.80	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	PLN 25.00	1 source

Apples (1kg)

PLN 4.12

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

PLN 3.95

Bread (500g)

PLN 5.32

Local cheese (1kg)

PLN 33.38

Chicken (1kg)

PLN 23.85

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

PLN 21.15

Milk (1L)

PLN 3.80

Wine (mid-range)

PLN 25.00

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Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	PLN 14.00	1 source
Cheap meal	PLN 40.00	1 source
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	PLN 150.00	1 source

Draft beer (0.5L)

PLN 14.00

Cheap meal

PLN 40.00

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

PLN 150.00

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Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	PLN 28.00	1 source
Gym membership	PLN 118.78	1 source

Cinema ticket

PLN 28.00

Gym membership

PLN 118.78

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Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	PLN 6.18	1 source
Taxi start	PLN 7.00	1 source
Monthly pass	PLN 120.00	1 source

Gasoline (1L)

PLN 6.18

Taxi start

PLN 7.00

Monthly pass

PLN 120.00

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Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Sport shoes (Nike)	PLN 373.99	1 source
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	PLN 133.05	1 source

Sport shoes (Nike)

PLN 373.99

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

PLN 133.05

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Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	PLN 932.69	1 source

Basic utilities (85m²)

PLN 932.69

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. August 2026.

Índices de Coste

Coste de Vida

-5.0% Average

Alquiler

-4.0% Average

Supermercado

-3.0% Average

Restaurantes

-4.4% Average

Poder Adquisitivo

+8.9% Strong

Vivir en Katowice: Qué Esperar

Katowice es average según estándares globales (puesto #379 de 558 ciudades). Está 5.0% más barato que el promedio de Poland, basado en 9 ciudades.

Los comestibles son average, mientras que comer fuera es average. Restaurants ofrece el mejor valor, mientras que Groceries es lo más caro.

El poder adquisitivo local es fuerte — los residentes pueden permitirse más bienes y servicios que en la mayoría de ciudades.

Los trabajadores en Poland con PLN 217,044 brutos se llevan PLN 11,588/mes neto después de impuestos (35.9%% tipo efectivo). Ver calculadora fiscal completa de Poland →

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