Travel budget and cost of living in Olsztyn (Poland) how much does a trip cost?

Olsztyn travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Olsztyn

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Olsztyn for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Olsztyn compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Olsztyn in 2025 is 32% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Olsztyn in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Olsztyn by expense type

Restaurant budget in Olsztyn

Lunch

$ 10.3/person
($ 8.3 to $ 17)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 23/person
($ 17 to $ 27)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 8.3/person
($ 6.9 to $ 12)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Local beer

$ 3.6 for 500ml
($ 1.1 to $ 4.7)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 1.6 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 2.8)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 3.1/cup
($ 2 to $ 5)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 1.5/can
($ 0.7 to $ 3.3)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 1.9/bottle
($ 1.4 to $ 2.8)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Olsztyn

1-star hotel

$ 47/night
($ 47 to $ 188)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 105/night
($ 80 to $ 140)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167

3-star hotel

$ 105/night
($ 65 to $ 150)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 245

4-star hotel

$ 134/night
($ 101 to $ 177)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349

5-star hotel

$ 140/night
($ 113 to $ 177)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 585

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 47/month
($ 47 to $ 188)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177

Room with kitchen

$ 128/month
($ 91 to $ 177)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 267

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 138/month
($ 101 to $ 180)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Cottage or guest house

$ 73/month
($ 73 to $ 73)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 256

Family room

$ 153/month
($ 94 to $ 223)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Supermarket food budget in Olsztyn

Milk

$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.3)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.7/500g
($ 1.4 to $ 4.5)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Rice

$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.2)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 3.4/12 eggs
($ 2.3 to $ 4.3)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 6.1/kg
($ 4.5 to $ 9.7)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 7.2)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.7
($ 0.4 to $ 1.4)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Olsztyn

Bus ticket

$ 1.1/ticket
($ 1.1 to $ 1.1)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.8/km
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 1.8)

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98% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.1
($ 2 to $ 3.3)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Car hire

$ 36/24hrs
($ 17 to $ 66)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 85

Leisure activity budget in Olsztyn

Cinema

$ 8/ticket
($ 6.9 to $ 12)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 17/hr
( $ 17)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Olsztyn

Cigarettes

$ 5.5/pack
($ 5.2 to $ 6)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.4

Levi's jeans

$ 98
($ 84 to $ 114)

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84% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 42
($ 35 to $ 57)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Warsaw

$ 863
(fair price: $ 793)

London → Warsaw

$ 138
(fair price: $ 117)

Dublin → Warsaw

$ 200
(fair price: $ 172)

Manchester → Warsaw

$ 186
(fair price: $ 161)

Toronto → Warsaw

$ 1108
(fair price: $ 905)

New York City → Warsaw

$ 836
(fair price: $ 676)