How Much Does It Cost to Open a Clinic in Poland? Revealing the Real Expense Estimate

“What budget is needed to start?” is the first question we hear. The answer “it depends on the project” does not satisfy the investor. Therefore, the MED INVEST GROUP team has prepared an estimated cost structure for opening a medical center of 100–120 m² with 3 cabinets (e.g., dentistry or gynecology).

Understanding these numbers will save you from a situation where money runs out in the middle of renovations.

1. Premises and Renovation (Adaptacja lokalu)

Medical renovation is the most expensive type of finishing work.

Project: Technological and architectural designs, approvals with experts — from 15,000 to 25,000 PLN.

Renovation: Taking into account Sanepid requirements (ventilation, washable walls, specific electrical wiring), the cost per square meter is 3,000–5,000 PLN.

Total: For a 100 m² space, you need to budget 300,000 – 500,000 PLN.

2. Equipment: The Magic of Leasing

You don’t need to buy all equipment with cash. Medical leasing is well-developed in Poland.

Down Payment: Usually 10–20% of the equipment value.

Example: A dental unit + X-ray + furniture costs 200,000 PLN. You only need to pay 20,000 – 40,000 PLN upfront. The rest is split into monthly payments covered by the clinic’s revenue.

3. Licensing and Legal

An invisible but mandatory expense item.

Registration of Sp. z o.o. (LLC), civil liability insurance (OC), entry into registers, state fees, contracts with BDO (waste) — about 10,000 – 15,000 PLN.

4. Launch Marketing

Opening without advertising means sitting for three months without patients.

Website, branding, photoshoots of doctors, and a launch campaign on Google/Facebook require a budget of 20,000 – 30,000 PLN for the first 2 months.

5. Financial Cushion

A clinic does not break even on day one. You need a reserve for receptionist salaries, rent, and taxes for 3–6 months in advance.

Recommended reserve: 100,000 – 150,000 PLN.

Summary

To open a fully operational “turnkey” clinic in Warsaw, an investor needs capital ranging from 450,000 to 700,000 PLN (approx. 100,000–160,000 EUR).

How to Save with MED INVEST GROUP? We know where costs cannot be cut (ventilation) and where they can (waiting area furniture). We help new companies obtain equipment leasing and negotiate with builders, reducing the estimate by 15–20%.