Monthly Budget Breakdown in Poland
Ivanna, a Ukrainian living in Wrocław, recently shared a detailed breakdown of her monthly living expenses for two people on her video blog. She and her boyfriend track every category of spending, offering a realistic look at the cost of life in Poland.
According to her numbers, renting an apartment in Wrocław costs between 3,000 and 4,000 złoty per month, which is roughly equivalent to 46,000 Ukrainian hryvnias. Groceries for the couple come to about 2,000 złoty (23,000 hryvnias), and Ivanna says this amount is enough to feed both of them comfortably.
She also emphasized the significant cost of café visits:
“If two people go to a café for coffee ten times a month, that adds an extra 500 złoty (around 6,000 hryvnias) monthly. That’s actually quite a lot.” — Ivanna
Other expenses include:
- A monthly transit pass for two people costs about 220 złoty (2,500 hryvnias).
- Manicure services range from 60 to 180 złoty (700 to 2,000 hryvnias) per month.
- Her boyfriend’s monthly haircut runs 150 złoty (1,700 hryvnias).
- Gym memberships cost between 130 and 150 złoty (1,500 to 1,700 hryvnias) per person.
- Home internet is about 60 złoty (roughly 700 hryvnias) per month.
- Mobile phone service for two totals around 70 złoty (800 hryvnias).
Additionally, Ivanna noted that a trip to the cinema with popcorn for two sets them back about 100 złoty (around 1,000 hryvnias). Traveling with a pet adds an extra 350 złoty (4,000 hryvnias) per month.
In her blog, Ivanna also mentions Tetiana, another Ukrainian who has lived in Poland for five years. Tetiana shares her own experiences living in Poznań, highlighting both the advantages and drawbacks of life there.
Ivanna’s video blog offers a transparent look at the real costs Ukrainians face while living in Poland, making it a useful resource for those planning a move or already residing in the country. Understanding living expenses is a key part of adapting to a new place, and this detailed analysis helps clarify the financial commitments immigrants encounter. Tetiana’s perspective from Poznań further shows how experiences can vary across different Polish cities.
In addition to Ivanna's insights, another perspective comes from Tetiana, who discusses her own journey in Poland. Having lived in Poznań for five years, she sheds light on the various pros and cons of adapting to life in a new country, providing valuable context for those considering a move to Poland.