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From: wroclaw
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madman999   
20 Jan 2013
Life / An Asian living in Poland soon. Cultural norms? [15]

Is English widely spoken by retail shop owners, flea market sellers, landlords?

no, but most of the young people can understand and speak english, the people are very helpful..:).
i recently moved to Wroclaw from Singapore(basicaly an indian). its my 2nd month here.

Regards
madman999   
20 Jan 2013
Work / Salary for a senior software engineer in Poland [195]

Recently moved to wroclaw from india:

main expenses are
rent - you need to pay 2000-2500 (with bills) to get a 50-60sqm decent flat
food - if you are cooking then monthly 1200-1500 ( if you need indian food items then need to pay more)
travel - 3zty for one normal trip (for 22 working days - 22*6 = 132, ~150zy for transportaion)
buying some misc items - 500zty
total - 3850-4600zty permonth

Beware you need to pay high income tax here.
Taxable income (PLN) Tax (PLN)
Over Up to
44490 19 % minus 586.85
44 490 85528 7866.25 plus 30 % of excess over 44490
85 528 20177.65 plus 40 % of excess over 85528
madman999   
23 Jul 2014
Law / Apply Karta Pobytu (Residence Card) for my wife [7]

Merged: Polish Residence card - Is it possible for me to collect card on behalf of my wife?

My wife have applied for residence card, due health issues she needs to go back to country of origin. Is it possible for me to collect card on behalf of her?

Thanks
Jo