The best cities to live in Poland
Poland has become one of the most sought-after immigration destinations in recent years among citizens of the CIS republics. In particular, Belarusians and Ukrainians can attest to this. For instance, Poland now officially hosts several million Ukrainian residents who live and work there. But, the most of them won't be going back to their own nation.
Polish citizens have a high standard of living, a sizable economy, and membership in the European Union. By the way, on June 4, 2019, Polish President Andrzej Duda approved legislative changes that make it possible for citizens of all nations, not just those from the former Soviet Union, to issue Polish identification cards. The finest Polish cities for employment and living in 2023 will now be highlighted.
Important. Poland has moved up from 25th to 13th place in the annual HSBC Expat survey's list of the world's greatest locations to live and work, surpassing nations like Hong Kong, France, Sweden, and the United States. 18,059 immigrants from 163 nations and territories participated in the study. The top three finishers were Canada, Singapore, and Switzerland.
The best cities to live in Poland List
| ? | City |
| 1. | Wroclaw |
| 2. | Poznan |
| 3. | Krakow |
| 4. | Gda?sk |
| 5. | Warsaw |
Wroclaw
The best city to live in Poland in 2023 is Wroclaw. The capital of the Lower Silesia Voivodeship, located in the southwestern part of the country. One of the oldest and largest Polish cities with about 643.8 thousand people. The European Capital of Culture 2016. It has a quite comfortable climate, affordable housing and food prices, quality infrastructure and high wages. Working in Wroclaw brings on average 1,150 euros per month.
Poznan
Poznan is situated in western Poland on the Warta River, in the economically developed region of Wielkopolska voivodship. It is the most important business, scientific and cultural center of the country, which often hosts major international events, conferences, fairs and exhibitions. Its population is about 533.8 thousand people. Official employment in Poznan allows you to earn about 1,045 euros per month. The city has a low crime rate, a rich cultural and sporting life.
Krakow
The third place in the list of the best cities to live in Poland deservedly takes Krakow. It is the second largest settlement in the country with more than 780 thousand inhabitants. It is located in southern Poland on both banks of the Vistula River. A very beautiful city with a rich cultural heritage, including dozens of museums and theaters, hundreds of monuments and historical buildings – from medieval churches to modern buildings. Working in Krakow will provide an average income of about 1,220 euros per month.
Gda?sk
Gdansk is the capital of the Pomeranian Province, located on the shores of the Baltic Sea in northern Poland. Its population is 470.9 thousand people. It is a very beautiful city and an important industrial center of the country, where the largest sea port operates. The metropolis ranks second after the capital in terms of average wages. If you are legally employed in Gdansk, you can expect to earn 1,260 euros per month.
Warsaw
At the bottom of the top five best cities to live and work in Poland is Warsaw, the capital city. An administrative center of the Mazovia province and the country's largest population center, it is home to more than 1.8 million people. It is the most popular place for labor migrants. Work in Warsaw brings on average 1,480 euros per month. The city has good infrastructure, reasonable real estate prices and comfortable conditions for long-term residence.
In conclusion, we note that the average salary in Poland in 2023 already exceeds 1,200 euros per month, and the official minimum is 750 euros. The country has interesting cultural traditions, beautiful nature and rich history. Relatively low prices make life in Poland more attractive than in many developed countries of Western Europe.
