Poland · Europe
Poznan
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideMonthly cost
$1,370Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $920/mo
Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.
At a glance
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay in Poland.
Healthcare
Universal public NFZ insurance covers residents but has long specialist waits; private clinics (e.g. Lux Med, Medicover, Enel-Med) in Warsaw, Kraków and Wrocław offer fast, modern care.
Taxes
Polish tax residents are taxed on worldwide income, including foreign pensions, at progressive rates of 12% and 32% (over PLN 120,000), with double-tax relief by exemption-with-progression or credit depending on the applicable treaty.
English
High — English is widely spoken by younger people and professionals in Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław and Gdańsk, less so among older residents and in rural areas.
Getting in — Poland
Full Poland guideTop visa routes, ranked by route score — stay, ease and speed.
National (Type D) Student Visa
Up to 1 year, then a residence permit of up to 3 years
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Poznan at a glance
Poznan, Poland costs about $1,370 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 42% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $570 and the smallest is transport at $35. In our data internet averages 220 Mbps and safety scores 8/10. Similar cities range from Olomouc at $1,345 a month to Budva at $1,375.
Costs verified on September 11, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Poznan
How much does it cost to live in Poznan?
A solo remote worker in Poznan, Poland spends an estimated $1,370 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Poznan?
Rent in Poznan is an estimated $570 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Poznan?
Internet in Poznan averages 220 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Poznan?
A coworking space in Poznan costs an estimated $105 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Poznan safe?
Poznan has a safety score of 8/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Poznan's nomad score?
Poznan scores 7/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.