How much do you need to earn to live in Gdańsk? We calculate the gross monthly salary required to cover rent, food, transport, and utilities — accounting for Poland's tax system.
You need at least zł8,053/month gross to live in Gdańsk on a budget.
For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for 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
1-bedroom second-hand 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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Open calculatorWe total monthly expenses (rent, groceries, transport, utilities, dining out) for each lifestyle tier, then reverse-calculate the gross salary needed to cover those expenses after Poland's income tax and social contributions. Rent data comes from second-hand market listings (what expats actually pay). All figures are based on 2026 data from official government statistics. See our data sources for full attribution.
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.