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Cost of Living in Wroclaw, Poland
Wroclaw is a city in Poland, where a single person can expect to spend about $1,664 per month including rent, food, and local transport. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $941 per month, or $762 outside the centre. Internet is fast at around 213 Mbps median download speed. On safety, Wroclaw scores 78/100 — generally safe for residents and visitors. Expect summer highs near 78°F and winter highs around 35°F, with roughly 141 sunny days a year.
Wroclaw Cost of Living Breakdown
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Lifestyle & Quality of Life in Wroclaw
How Wroclaw Ranks Among 340 Cities
Of the 340 cities Voyica tracks, Wroclaw ranks in the top 16% for public transit, but sits in the bottom 5% for food scene. It costs more than 51% of them.
| Metric | Wroclaw | World rank | Rank in Europe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $1,664 | #176 of 340 | #28 of 91 |
| Safety | 78/100 | #69 of 340 | #36 of 91 |
| Healthcare | 62/100 | #227 of 340 | #70 of 91 |
| Internet speed | 213 Mbps | #134 of 340 | #25 of 91 |
| Walkability | 75/100 | #65 of 340 | #46 of 91 |
| Public transit | 72/100 | #53 of 340 | #30 of 91 |
| Food scene | 52/100 | #327 of 340 | #88 of 91 |
| Air quality | 62/100 | #302 of 340 | #89 of 91 |
Rank 1 = most affordable, safest, and so on. Computed across every city in Voyica's dataset (June 2026 snapshot); ties share a rank.
Cheaper Alternatives to Wroclaw
Cities with a similar mix of safety, food, culture, walkability and climate that cost at least 15% less per month than Wroclaw.
- Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina — $1,101/mo, 34% cheaper, safety 72/100
- Cluj-Napoca, Romania — $1,352/mo, 19% cheaper, safety 78/100
- Riga, Latvia — $1,405/mo, 16% cheaper, safety 76/100
- Bucharest, Romania — $1,235/mo, 26% cheaper, safety 70/100
Wroclaw FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Wroclaw?
A single person should budget around $1,664 per month in Wroclaw, covering rent, groceries, transport, and basic lifestyle costs. A family of four typically needs about $2,995 per month excluding rent.
How much is rent in Wroclaw?
A one-bedroom apartment in central Wroclaw averages $941 per month, dropping to about $762 outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $1,528.
Is Wroclaw safe?
Wroclaw scores 78/100 on safety, which is generally safe. Tourist safety is rated 78/100.
How fast is the internet in Wroclaw?
Median download speeds in Wroclaw are around 213 Mbps — fast for remote work and video calls. There are roughly 35 coworking spaces in the city.
Does Poland offer a digital nomad visa?
Poland does not currently offer a dedicated digital nomad visa. US passport holders can usually stay 90 days visa-free.
What is the weather like in Wroclaw?
Wroclaw sees summer highs around 78°F and winter highs near 35°F, with about 141 mostly sunny days a year and at least 1 mm of rain on about 100 days.
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