How much do you need to earn to live here, after Poland takes its share?
Here's the gross monthly salary that covers rent, food, transport, and utilities once Poland's tax system has taken its cut. (2026)
The floor in Gdańsk is roughly zł8,053/month gross, on a lean budget.
For something that feels comfortable, think zł10,002/month gross (zł7,118 net after ~29% tax).
| Expense | Budget | Comfortable | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | zł3,100 Cheapest neighborhood (Przymorze) | zł4,050 Median neighborhood | zł4,750 Premium neighborhood (Główne Miasto) |
| Groceries | zł1,350 | zł1,620 | zł2,025 |
| Transport | zł105 | zł105 | zł105 |
| Utilities | zł695 | zł695 | zł695 |
| Dining & Entertainment | zł540 | zł648 | zł810 |
| Total Monthly Expenses | zł5,790 | zł7,118 | zł8,385 |
zł8,053/month gross
zł10,002/month gross
zł11,860/month gross
Second-hand 1BR rents across 5 neighborhoods in Gdańsk.
Przymorze
22 min by tram
zł3,100 - zł3,700
Oliwa
20 min by train
zł3,500 - zł4,200
Wrzeszcz
15 min by tram
zł3,700 - zł4,400
Główne Miasto
5 min by walk
zł4,300 - zł5,200
Letnica
12 min by tram
zł4,000 - zł4,800
Wrzeszcz
15 min by tram
zł3,700 - zł4,400
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We add up monthly expenses (rent, groceries, transport, utilities, dining out) for each lifestyle tier, then work backwards to find the gross salary that lands on that number after Poland's income tax and social contributions. Rent data reflects second-hand listings, which is what expats actually pay. All figures come from 2026 official government statistics. Full attribution lives on our data sources page.
On a budget lifestyle, you need at least zł8,053/month gross salary to cover basic expenses in Gdańsk. For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for zł10,002/month gross. These figures include rent, food, transport, utilities, and dining out, with taxes calculated for Poland.
The average 1-bedroom rent across 5 neighborhoods in Gdańsk is approximately zł4,090/month. Rents range from zł3,100 in Przymorze to zł5,200 in Główne Miasto.
Monthly groceries for a single person in Gdańsk cost approximately zł1,350. This covers basic home cooking. Dining out and premium food will add to this budget.
Tax rates in Poland are progressive. At the budget salary level of zł8,053/month, the effective tax rate is approximately 28%. At the comfortable level of zł10,002/month, it rises to approximately 29%. This includes income tax and social contributions.