Studying in Poland vs. United States
Poland and United States are both popular study destinations — but the price tag, visa rules, and currency differ. We pulled the numbers from our cost calculator: monthly living averages €1,052 in Poland and €2,706 in United States.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Poland
Cheaper monthly living
Poland
Lower visa proof of funds
Poland
Side-by-side comparison
Poland
United States
Currency
PLN (zł)
USD ($)
Public tuition (annual)
zł9,000
≈ €2,070 / yr
$32,000
≈ €29,440 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
zł16,000
≈ €3,680 / yr
$58,000
≈ €53,360 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
zł4,575 / mo
≈ €1,052 / mo
$2,941 / mo
≈ €2,706 / mo
Visa proof of funds
zł9,800
Student visa: PLN ~820/month proof
Varies by I-20 (school issues)
Varies by I-20 (school issues)
Cities tracked
Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw
New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Austin
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.