The cost of living in Krakow will depend on your life-style, needs and habits. The following approximate prices will give you an idea of the costs to expect. Please note that the tuition fee paid to the Jagiellonian University does not cover accomodation or board.

University accomodation
Place in a shared room (2-3 persons) in halls of residence: 240 PLN per person per month

Private accomodation
Attention! Costs for renting a room or a flat depend on its location and facilities provided. Please be aware that landlords usually ask for a deposit and that you have to pay for additional bills (gas, electricity, water etc.). Students are advised to formalise their agreements with landlords by signing a written agreement on rent after having carefully read and understood it. The Erasmus Student Network provides assistance with these matters (see section on ERASMUS).

Room in a shared flat: 300-800 PLN for rent per month
Flat (1 room): 500-1500 PLN for rent per month

Goods and services
In a shop
Water (1.5L): 2 PLN
Milk (1L): 2 PLN
Butter: 3 PLN
Bread: 2 PLN

In a pub
Tea: 2-10 PLN
Coffee: 3-10 PLN
Beer: 5-10 PLN

Haircut: 20-80 PLN
Cinema ticket: 13-20 PLN
Theatre ticket: 10-100 PLN
Tram/bus ticket: 2.50 (normal), 1.25 (student)