how much i should be expect and what is cost of living in Katowice. in how much PLN i can get one room apartment on rent.
Take nothing less than 5000zl after tax, but try and get a lot more, like 8000zl per month.
Rent wpuld be approx: 1000-1500zl per month
[***************) I am married and what would be the competitive salary of a 5 years exp IT professional in Katowice? (Considering the fact of 30% tax)[/quote]
Don't even think of moving to Poland for less than 5000zl per month after tax. It would be best for your wife to also get a job. 5000zl between 2 people isn't optimal. You'll survive, but you won't save money and you sure as chr!st won't enjoy it,
[***************) How much would be the monthly expenses for daily life (1 bedroom apartment, Gas, Electricity, Groceries, internet, Transport, etc)[/quote]
Rent: 1000-1500zl per month.
Gas/Electricity: 300
Groceries: depends what you eat, anything from 500-1000zl per month
Internet & TV: 200zl per month
Phone: 100zl-200zl per month
Transport: I think a monthly bus & tram ticket is 300zl per month.
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3) My wife is an interior designer, Are there any jobs for interior designers?[/quote]
Sure, get learning Polish though.
[**************]4) Does people in katowice speak Polish and English too?[/quote]
People in their 30s and younger for the most part speak some English,it's pretty rare to find people in their 40s who spealk English. The woman working in your local convenience shop will not speak English, however, the waiter in the restaurant in the city centre will. Your bus driver won't, nor your newsagent. Most office staff would speak English though.
Good luck making your decision. Katowice has a bad reputation, but in the years I've been here it's improved year on year. It's safe, has nice bars, parks, restaurant. However, it's a lonely place on low wages so make sure and drive a hard bargain. No point in your travelling half way around the world to find yourself eating noodles and beans 6 days a week.
