Is Targówek Expensive?

Warsaw, Poland

-28% vs Warsaw avg

Living in Targówek, Warsaw

Targówek is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Warsaw, with a cost of living index of 20.4 — that is -28% compared to the Warsaw average. Ranked #19 of 19, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around zł 1,973/month, compared to a range of zł 1,973 in Targówek to zł 3,426 in Śródmieście (Centre).

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Targówek, housing takes up roughly 31% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 16%, while transportation costs around 9%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately zł 78,940 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Targówek

Salaries in Targówek reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 20.4:

After tax and deductions of 19.7% in Poland, take-home pay for someone earning zł 78,940 would be roughly zł 63,389/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

20.4
COLI Index
0.72x
vs City Avg
zł 1,973
Est. 1BR Rent
#19
of 19 Areas
19.7%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Targówek

Estimated annual deductions on a zł 59,910 salary in Targówek, Warsaw (local employee).

Income Tax
6%
ZUS Contributions
13.7%
Total Deductions: 19.7%
Est. Take-Home: zł 48,107/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Targówek would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $15,300
London GBP £13,167
Dubai AED AED 76,558

Other Neighborhoods in Warsaw

Neighborhood COLI Multiplier vs Avg
Śródmieście (Centre) 35.5 1.25x +25%
Wilanów 33.5 1.18x +18%
Żoliborz 32.7 1.15x +15%
Stary Mokotów 32.7 1.15x +15%
Mokotów 31.8 1.12x +12%

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Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Targówek:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Targówek expensive in Warsaw?

Targówek is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Warsaw. It costs about -28% less than the city average, ranking #19 out of 19 neighborhoods.

How does Targówek compare to the Warsaw average?

The cost of living in Targówek is well below the Warsaw average. With a multiplier of 0.72x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -28% compared to the city baseline.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.