How expensive is Katowice compared to the rest of Poland?

Katowice ranks #393 out of 577 cities globally. It is 16.9% cheaper than the Poland average, based on 10 cities. The rent index is 14.1 and local purchasing power is 116.7.

What is the average rent in Katowice?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Katowice city centre costs approximately PLN 2,668 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to PLN 1,978 (saving 26%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around PLN 3,856.

Is Katowice affordable to live in?

Katowice is affordable by global standards. Groceries are affordable, restaurants are affordable, and local purchasing power is strong. Workers in Poland earning PLN 218,127 gross take home approximately PLN 11,634 per month after tax.

🇵🇱 Poland · 2026

Levnadskostnader i Katowice

16.9% under Poland-genomsnittet

Placering #393 av 577 städer · Dyrare än 31.9% av städerna i världen

-16.9%

Levnadskostnader

-20.3%

Hyra

-8.0%

Livsmedel

+9.6%

Köpkraft

Jämfört med Poland-genomsnittet · Se Poland-ranking →

Hyrespriser i Katowice

Lägenhet	Innerstad	Utanför centrum	Du sparar
1 rum	PLN 2,668/mo ≈ $687	PLN 1,978/mo ≈ $510	26%
3 rum	PLN 3,856/mo ≈ $993	PLN 3,206/mo ≈ $826	17%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Prices of Goods & Services in Katowice

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

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

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

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

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

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. October 2026.

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Katowice has a cost of living index of 28.1 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 2 data sources.

28.1

Index

Sources

2.0

Gap between sources

Source Values (NYC = 100)

Numbeo

29.1

Expatistan

No data

LivingCost

27.1

ShouldIMove price index

No data

ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.

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Kostnadsindex

Levnadskostnader

-16.9% Affordable

Hyra

-20.3% Very affordable

Livsmedel

-8.0% Affordable

Restauranger

-9.9% Affordable

Köpkraft

+9.6% Strong

Att bo i Katowice: vad du kan förvänta dig

Katowice är affordable enligt globala mått (plats #393 av 577 städer). 16.9% billigare än Poland-genomsnittet, baserat på 10 städer.

Matvaror är affordable, medan att äta ute är affordable. Rent erbjuder bäst värde, medan Groceries är dyrast.

Anställda i Poland med PLN 218,127 brutto får PLN 11,634/mån netto efter skatt (effektiv skattesats: 36%%). Se hela skattekalkylatorn för Poland →