Katowice, Poland, Poland — cost of living
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Katowice, Poland

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Katowice, Poland

About Katowice, Poland

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$580
Family of 4 / mo
$1,478
Avg salary (after tax)
$1,391

Katowice is a city in southern Poland known for its rich industrial history and vibrant culture. Once a major center for coal mining and steel production, Katowice has transformed into a modern city with a lively arts scene. The city is home to beautiful parks, like the Valley of Three Ponds, where people can relax and enjoy nature.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $81.22
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $63.88
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $36.73
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $72.2

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $1.01
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $1,284

Food - Beverages

  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $1.28
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $2.83
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $2.83
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $1.13
  • CappuccinoUSD $2.9

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $8.47
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $42.37
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $7.07

Food - Grocery

  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $11.27
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $1.04
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $1.4
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $1.56
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $4.25
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $0.68
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $1.02
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $1.07
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.67
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $7.07
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $5.06
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $5.57
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $8.01
  • Dozen EggsUSD $2.85
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $1.29
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $2.55
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $0.93

Housing

  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $278.84
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $551.74
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $471.05
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $780.78
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $697.19
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $189.03

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $28.65
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $15.91
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $7.07
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $248.58
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $7,696

Transportation

  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $1.13
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $2.83
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $24,138
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $11.3
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $33.9
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $29,096
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $1.02

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $17.23
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $285.93

Costs reflect a typical lifestyle in each place, excluding rent unless stated. Numbers are a starting point — always cross-check before big decisions.

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How we calculate these numbers

When local data is missing (e.g. salary for a smaller city), we estimate from peer cities in the same country using a median ratio.

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