Shifting to Poland - 6000PLN after tax good enough for Krakow?

Hi All,

I am an Indian and very soon will be transfered to Krakow, Poland.
My monthly salary will be 6000PLN after tax.

I wanted to know what would an average monthly expense for 1bed room flat(other cheaper options if any), daily food(no drinking habit), travel and miscellaneous.

Is that salary enough to spend a decent life in Krakow with little saving..?
Can anyone please suggest.. ?

Thanks

Don't repeat your question in various topics. It's above average salary. It's double average salary for Poland. Compare it with salaries described here:

https://polishforums.com/work/poland-average-salaries-teachers-66314/

Look at this: compare_cities.jsp?country1= India&country2=Poland&city1=Delhi&city2=Krakow

Yes, you should be able to save up to half of that money.

Thanx..

Can you please let me know about TAX in poland.

Did you already check old threads on it in the forum?

Income Tax:

Income tax is progressive - the more you earn, the higher your rate. In 2013 the tax rates for individuals are 18% and 32%.

Bracket - Annual income - Rate
1 up to 3091 PLN 0%
2 3091-85.528 PLN 18%
3 over 85.528 PLNn 32%

Value Added Tax:
- Standard: 23%
- Some Food: 8%
- Some special products: 5%

Much more information is available in this book of Polish Ministry of Finance:

finanse.mf.gov.pl/documents/766655/936176/20111026_tax_system_of_Poland.pdf

And if you just want more knowledge about the country, then look browse this website:

en.poland.gov.pl/Tax,system,8645.html

Merged: Is it Enough?

Hello,

I'll be moving to Krakow early next year. I would like to know if 20,000PLN gross salary is good enough for a decent living in Krakow?

Thanks

Yes, it's well above average - you should have no problems living and even saving a little on that. You will however pay quite a lot of tax.

Yes! You should be able to rent a small 1 bedroom for between 1300 - 1600 zloty close to the center. I used to pay 2000 zloty for a slightly larger one bedroom but it was also only a 2 minute walk from the Rynek. Plus extra costs you may be looking at 2000 altogether.

That leaves you with 4k left which is plenty even for Krakow.


I am not sure if this is a serious question or not........!?

Merged: Is 8000 pln brutto a good salary in the expensive Krakow?

Hi,

I would like to know if 8000 plz is a good salary in Krakow. I am thinking in moving to Poland but I do not know how good I can live with that salary in Krakow, because I know that Krakow is an expensive city in Poland.

Best Regards,

Depends on your qualifications, your position and whether you are single or have a family to support. It could be quite good or very poor, depending. Give details.

6K/8k is a middle/upper middle income in most large cities in pl. Its enough for one person to live half decent but even then not saving much and avoiding certain luxuries.