🏠 What You Actually Pay for in Poland
In Poland, your monthly housing costs are usually divided into three parts:
1️⃣ Rent – payment to the landlord for using the apartment.
2️⃣ Administration fee – covers maintenance of the building, garbage collection, elevator, and cleaning of shared spaces.
3️⃣ Utilities (bills) – electricity, gas, water, Internet, and TV.
These are paid separately because each apartment has its own meters for electricity, gas, and water. You only pay for what you use — not your neighbors or previous tenants.
⚡ Electricity, Gas, and Water
Utility bills in Poland usually come every 1–2 months.
You can receive them via:
📬 Post – printed invoice delivered to your mailbox
📧 E-mail – digital version from your provider
💻 e-BOK (Elektroniczne Biuro Obsługi Klienta – online customer service)
Through e-BOK, you can:
📄 Download bills as PDFs
💳 Pay online by card or bank transfer
📊 Check your usage history
🔁 Set up automatic payments
Popular providers in Poland:
PGE | Tauron | Enea | PGNiG | E.ON
It’s an easy and modern system — no queues, no paperwork, and everything online.
🌐 Internet and TV
Internet and TV are handled by separate contracts with private companies.
Common providers include:
You’ll find bills in your provider’s mobile app or online account.
💡 Tip: Some apartments already include Internet in the rent — ask your landlord before signing the contract.
🧮 Why Are Bills Separate in Poland?
This system may seem unusual at first, but it’s designed to be fair and transparent.
Each tenant pays only for what they actually use.
✅ Better control over your monthly budget
✅ Insight into your real energy and water consumption
✅ Motivation to save and be more eco-friendly
After a month or two, it becomes part of your normal routine.
Remember to:
🗓️ Track payment dates
📲 Use online systems (e-BOK, apps)
📄 Keep payment confirmations
🇵🇱 Final Thoughts
At first, bills in Poland may look confusing — but once you understand the system, it’s actually very logical.
Soon, you’ll manage everything online and see that satisfying word on your screen:
✅ PAID
Congratulations — you’re officially a Polish pro at managing utilities! 💪🇵🇱
