Costs of living Warsaw vs the provinces

sobieski 106 | 2111

30 Jul 2010 / #1

I know that people are always telling that the costs of daily living are in Warsaw (where I live) much higher as in the provinces. I am currently on holidays in Dolny-Śląśk and the prices here are not that different in the shops from Warsaw. Anyway, I cannot believe that for example Lidl and Carrefour have different prices for every region in Poland. Also, the utility rates (gas, water, electricity, internet) are I think basically the same everywhere in Poland. What makes a difference though I think is housing. And of course that is a big part of the household budget.

poland_

30 Jul 2010 / #2

What makes a difference though I think is housing. And of course that is a big part of the household budget.

If the cost of renting or building a premise in Warsaw is more expensive than Radom, then of course the prices will be higher also the salaries are higher in Warsaw than the provincial towns. All the large internationals work on a flat profit basis and it is per unit, not flat rate.

SzwedwPolsce 11 | 1589

31 Jul 2010 / #3

Restaurants, public transport, taxi etc. are more expensive in the biggest cities.

spicard - | 2

26 Jul 2011 / #4

Merged: Living in Warsaw

Hello, soem other questions, ùmore about living in warsaw

1. is that easy to get flat in Warsaw ?

2. Is it possible to get a job to get for a foreigner in Poland ?

3. Is it "easy" to open bank account in Poland for foreigner ?

Maybe could help and advice me

Thanks

morphis 1 | 2

22 Jul 2013 / #5

Merged: Rent costs in poland, warsaw

Hi,

Can anyone tell me the average cost for a studio apartment with decent commodities.

Thanks

DominicB - | 2706

23 Jul 2013 / #6

Can anyone tell me the average cost for a studio apartment with decent commodities.

1500 to 2000 PLN, including building association fees and all utilities except internet. Maybe a little more, depending on what you mean by decent.

jon357 73 | 23078

23 Jul 2013 / #7

1500 to 2000 PLN,

The former price (or less) out in the suburbs depending on whether it's a good or bad area, 1800-2000 in the centre.

Czekoladowic

27 Jul 2013 / #8

spicard Jul 26, 2011, 05:42pm Reply #

Merged: Living in Warsaw

Hello, soem other questions, ùmore about living in warsaw

1. is that easy to get flat in Warsaw ?

With an agent yeah :) If you would want to do it on your own I would suggest gumtree.pl problem is the site is in Polish.

2. Is it possible to get a job to get for a foreigner in Poland ?

Legally, Yes,If you have a residence card. Yes it is easy but it involves a lot of paperwork.

3. Is it "easy" to open bank account in Poland for foreigner ?

Yup! Just remember to take your passport with you :)