Student living costs

Student living costs

Student
Living Costs

Accommodation

Students’ dormitory ~ from 1800–3500 PLN/month Rented room in a shared flat ~ from 1400–2200 PLN/month Flat (1–2 rooms) ~ from 2800–4500 PLN/month Apartment (2+ rooms) ~ from 4500–7000 PLN/month A refundable deposit for accommodation, usually equal to 1 month’s rent, is typically required when signing the rental agreement. Please note that utilities (gas, water, electricity, heating, internet) are often paid separately from the rent. Depending on the size of the apartment and season, utilities usually cost around:

500–1200 PLN/month

*May 2026  

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Food

Estimated monthly food budget for a student: 1200–2000 PLN/month Average prices: Lunch  30–50 PLN Dinner in a restaurant  60–120 PLN White bread  5–9 PLN 1.5L bottled water  3–5 PLN Milk 1L  4–5 PLN Butter  9–14 PLN Cheese  35–60 PLN/kg Coffee in a café  14–25 PLN Chicken fillets  24–38 PLN/kg Apples  5–8 PLN/kg Bananas  7–10 PLN/kg

*May 2026  

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Transportation

City travel card for students: - 30 days  60 PLN - 90 days  150 PLN

Single fare ticket  4.40 PLN 20 min ticket 1.70 - 3.40 PLN

Taxi fee  approximately 10–15 PLN starting fee + 3.5–5 PLN/km

City bikes “Veturilo”: first 20 minutes usually free then approximately 1–5 PLN/hour

Electric scooters (Bolt/Lime/Dott): unlocking fee  2–5 PLN around 0.99–1.30 PLN/minute

Car sharing  around 250–400 PLN per 100 km

Train to other major Polish cities (student ticket)  60–150 PLN

Gasoline  around 6.30–7.20 PLN/litre

*May 2026  

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Entertainment

Entertainment & Daily Life - Polish mobile SIM card  25–45 PLN/month - Gym membership  from 160–250 PLN/month - Cinema ticket  30–50 PLN - Theatre ticket  around 80–180 PLN - Museum ticket  around 25–45 PLN - Night club entry  20–50 PLN  

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Monthly budget

Recommended Monthly Budget A realistic monthly student budget in Warsaw in 2026 is approximately: 4500–7000 PLN/month (including accommodation and basic living costs) Additional costs may include: tuition fees, travel home, holidays, medical expenses, winter clothing, household equipment (bedsheets, kitchen utensils, etc.).

Student Discounts Students in Poland can benefit from many discounts, especially with a valid student ID card (students under 26 years old): - public transportation, - cinemas, - theatres, - museums, - some restaurants and cafés, - train tickets (up to 51% student discount). Always carry your student card to receive applicable discounts. * May 2026

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