City & Life Navigator

Compare and explore the 7 best Polish cities for expats

Highest Salary

Warsaw

7,500 PLN/month

Most Affordable

Łódź

Cost index: 85

Most Expat-Friendly

Warsaw

Score: 9/10

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Warsaw

Masovian Voivodeship

1863K

7.5K PLN

115

2.1%

Best for:

Career-focused professionals

IT and finance specialists

Kraków

Lesser Poland Voivodeship

800K

6.5K PLN

105

2.5%

Best for:

IT professionals

Students and academics

Wrocław

Lower Silesian Voivodeship

643K

6.8K PLN

100

2.3%

Best for:

IT and tech professionals

BPO/SSC employees

Gdańsk

Pomeranian Voivodeship

470K

6.3K PLN

98

2.8%

Best for:

Maritime industry professionals

People who love the sea

Poznań

Greater Poland Voivodeship

540K

6.4K PLN

95

2.4%

Best for:

Logistics and supply chain professionals

Manufacturing sector workers

Katowice

Silesian Voivodeship

290K

6.2K PLN

92

2.6%

Best for:

IT and tech professionals

Manufacturing sector workers

Łódź

Łódź Voivodeship

670K

5.8K PLN

85

3.2%

Best for:

BPO/SSC employees

Budget-conscious expats

Official Data Sources

All city data is curated from official Polish government sources

Government Databases

• Central Statistical Office (GUS)
• Bank Danych Lokalnych (BDL)
• Ministry of Labour and Social Policy

Additional References

• City government official websites
• Numbeo cost of living data
• Expat community feedback

Note: Salary and cost data are estimates based on 2024 official statistics and may vary by industry, experience, and specific location within each city. Use this as a general guide for comparison.