🇵🇱 Poland · #379 of 558 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Katowice?

55.5% cheaper than NYC — and purchasing power is strong.

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-55.5%
vs NYC
PLN 1,671
Estimated rent in
PLN 11,588
Net take-home
Strong
Purchasing Power

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Personalised Answer

Compare your salary — move to Katowice?

Example: PLN 217,044 gross/year in Poland → PLN 11,588/month net after tax (35.9% effective rate). Full Poland tax breakdown → →

The numbers

Cost breakdown — Katowice

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living
44.5 Affordable
Rent
15.0 Very affordable
Groceries
42.9 Affordable
Restaurants
45.3 Affordable
Purchasing Power
111.9 Strong

Estimated rent in Katowice

1-BR — City centre PLN 1,671/mo
1-BR — Outside centre PLN 1,253/mo
3-BR — City centre PLN 2,910/mo
Save by going outside centre ~25% cheaper

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary.

Tax reality

Poland take-home pay

PLN 217,044 → PLN 11,588/Net take-home (35.9% effective rate, single filer)

Full Poland tax calculator →

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