Cost of living in Poland

The cost of living in Poland is among the cheapest in the European Union (EU), alongside Romania and Bulgaria. In the 2015 Mercer Cost of Living Survey, Warsaw, Poland's most expensive city, ranked 175 of 207 cities across five continents.

Overall, Poland has a moderate cost of living index, with the larger cities being significantly more expensive than the truly rural areas; as is the case with most countries.

Salaries in Poland are among the lowest in Europe, and most locals end up spending nearly 40 to 50 percent of their salaries on housing.