Cost of living in Bydgoszcz

1. Things to prepare before going to Bydgoszcz
2. Costs of living in Bydgoszcz
3. Save money in Bydgoszcz - Tips for living in Bydgoszcz on a student budget
4. How to get to Bydgoszcz - Getting to Bydgoszcz by train, plane, car or bus
5. Bydgoszcz neighborhoods - The most important districts of Bydgoszcz
6. Accommodation for students in Bydgoszcz - Top tips and pieces of advice
7. Public transport in Bydgoszcz - Getting around Bydgoszcz
8. Nightlife in Bydgoszcz - Night club guide and going out in Bydgoszcz
9. Where to eat in Bydgoszcz - Polish cuisine and gastronomy in Bydgoszcz
10. Polish cuisine - The gastronomy of Poland and traditional dishes
11. The best things to do in Bydgoszcz
12. The best things to do in Bydgoszcz - Museums
13. The best things to do in Bydgoszcz - Churches
14. Where to relax in Bydgoszcz
15. Cinemas and Theatres in Bydgoszcz
16. Day trips from Bydgoszcz - Places to visit and excursions around Bydgoszcz
17. Festivals in Bydgoszcz - Festivities and celebrations calendar
18. Bydgoszcz In 2 Days - What to see in Bydgoszcz in 2 days

As I’ve already mentioned, it is quite cheap to live in Bydgoszcz - bigger cities in Poland are more expensive. The fact that they don't use euros makes it even cheaper for people coming from eurozone countries.

Accommodation

Renting a room in Bydgoszcz can cost you around 500 PLN per month (120 EUR) and bills are usually not included in that price. Living in a student dorm is almost always cheaper and can cost around 70-100 EUR. In a student dorm you don’t have to worry about the bills. Check the Accomodation section if you want to know more, and remember if you want to safely rent online you can have a look at the Accomodation for Students we offer on Erasmusu.

Food and shopping

When you go shopping for groceries, the cheapest supermarkets are Biedronka and Lidl, they are very popular with students. You will find a lot of them scattered around the city. The main neighbourhoods in Bydgoszcz have their own markets, where you can get fresh fruits and vegetables for a good price. In Bydgoszcz you can also find shopping malls with popular international brands such as Zara, Pull&Bear and H&M, to name a few. The biggest malls are Focus Mall, Zielone Arkady and Galeria Pomorska. Alternatively, if you want to buy some things for you room, there is an IKEA you can go to as well. You can drink tap water in Bydgoszcz, it’s safe, healthy and tasty (and cheap!).

Here are some examples of prices in supermarkets:

Public transport

Single bus or tram tickets for students cost 1.50 PLN. If you are planning on travelling around Bydgoszcz a lot, it would be useful to get yourself a transport card, which costs 46 PLN a month (around 10 EUR). For more information on prices please check (Public transport in Bydgoszcz section).

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