Cost of Living in Poland on a Student Budget

International students planning to study in Poland can expect lower living costs in Poland in comparison to other European countries. The cost of living in Poland is affordable for students starting from EUR 330 (INR 27,736) and can go up to EUR 458 (INR 41,288) monthly. However, the costs may vary sometimes based on the city of study chosen by students in Poland.  

On average, the cost to live in Poland is between EUR 4,000 (INR 3,60,364) to EUR 6,000 (INR 5,40,546) annually for international students. The cost of accommodation, utilities and transportation in Poland are slightly lower, thus, students do not have to spend much. Check out the article for details on life costs in Poland for international students.  

Living Expenses in Poland for International Students  

The living expenses in Poland for international students are divided into two broad categories - one is the necessary expense head and the second is the expenses on groceries. Details are as follows in the given sections: 

Monthly Living Expenses in Poland  

Every month, international students studying across various universities in Poland will have to spend on, the following areas:  

Students studying in Poland will have to spend at least this amount during their stay every month. The other expenses are also included based on the spending capacities of the applicants.  

Cost of Essentials in Poland for Indian Students  

The expenses of living in Poland for students are based on different commodities. The following table throws light on the prices of these commodities which are essential on a day-to-day basis for Indian students living in Poland:

(Source: Numbeo)

The above-given list of groceries is not exhaustive, thus there may be additions to it as this is a very basic list. Around PLN 700 - PLN 900 is spent on groceries on average in Poland while studying. Thus, Indian students do not spend more than PLN 1,500 - PLN 2,000 including the accommodation costs while staying in Poland.  

Expenditure Analysis for Cost of Living in Poland 

Students going to study in Poland, usually spend more on accommodation rents and on shopping in the markets. Following is the expenditure analysis of the cost of living in Poland: 

Cost of Living in Poland Cities 

Since Warsaw is the capital city of Poland and home to the University of Warsaw, a lot of international students apply here for admission. So if we talk about the cost of living in Poland’s Warsaw, then we should look at the living index. Also, let us check out the top cities in Poland and their cost of living index in Poland below: 

Students spend more in Warsaw than in Karakow while studying across universities in these Poland cities. Let us draw an analysis of the top five cities in Poland and understand the living costs that international students will have to incur: 

On average international students do not spend more than PLN 700 irrespective of the city they stay in Poland. The living expenses in Warsaw and the cost of living in Krakow are the same. Thus, a lot also depends on the personal expenses of the applicants which overall affects the budget.  

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