With the start of the autumn academic semester, which traditionally begins in late September or early October at Polish universities, students are actively searching for accommodation. The cost of living in dormitories varies significantly depending on the city and type of room.
This is reported by Finway
Where Student Accommodation is the Cheapest
According to analytics from Rankomat.pl, the most affordable dormitory prices are recorded in Toruń. Here, at the Nicolaus Copernicus University dormitories, the monthly fee for a spot in a shared room is approximately 400 zlotys.
For those who prefer single rooms, the cheapest options are offered by universities in Zielona Góra and Opole. The cost of a single room here is up to 646 and 710 zlotys, respectively. At the University of Zielona Góra, an additional charge for utilities is applied.
Cities with the Most Expensive Dormitories
The highest prices for accommodation in student dormitories are observed in Wrocław. In popular dormitories like Kredka and Ołówek, the cost of a single room can reach 1470 zlotys per month.
In addition to Wrocław, students will have to pay over 1000 zlotys per month for a spot in dormitories in other Polish cities such as Katowice, Kraków, Warsaw, Poznań, and Olsztyn.
“The cost varies significantly and depends on whether the student chooses a single room or is willing to live with roommates.”
Thus, the choice of city and room type significantly impacts students’ expenses while studying in Poland.