General Information

Warsaw, officially the Capital City of Warsaw, is the capital and largest city of Poland. The metropolis stands on the River Vistula in east-central Poland. Its population is officially estimated at 1.86 million residents within a greater metropolitan area of 3.27 million residents, which makes Warsaw the 6th most-populous city in the European Union. The city area measures 517 km2 (200 sq mi) and comprises 18 districts, while the metropolitan area covers 6,100 km2 (2,355 sq mi). Warsaw is classified as an alpha global city, a major political, economic and cultural hub, and the country's seat of government. It is also the capital of the Masovian Voivodeship.

• Population: 1.8 million (city proper approx)
• Area: 517 km²
• Timezone: Europe/Warsaw (Current time: 20:50)
• Coordinates: Latitude: 52.229999542236, Longitude: 21.011110305786

Living Expenses

• Rent 1 Bedroom (City Center): PLN 2,500 - 4,500
• Rent 1 Bedroom (Outside Center): PLN 1,500 - 3,000
• Groceries per Person/Month: PLN 800 - 1,500
• Utilities (Monthly): PLN 400 - 900
• Internet (Monthly): PLN 50 - 100
• Dining Out (Cheap Meal): PLN 20 - 40

Transportation

• Metro/Bus/Tram Monthly Pass: PLN 110 - 150
• Taxi Start Price: PLN 8 - 15
• Taxi per km: PLN 2.5 - 4
• Bike Rental (City Bike): PLN 0.50 - 2 per ride

Average Salaries by Profession

• Average Net Salary: PLN 4,500 - 8,500
• Software Engineer: PLN 7,000 - 15,000
• IT Support / Technician: PLN 4,000 - 8,000
• Teacher: PLN 3,500 - 7,000
• Doctor / Physician: PLN 10,000 - 25,000
• Nurse: PLN 4,000 - 8,000
• Civil Engineer: PLN 5,000 - 12,000
• Architect: PLN 6,000 - 14,000
• Accountant: PLN 4,000 - 9,000
• Bank Employee: PLN 4,500 - 10,000
• Police Officer: PLN 3,500 - 7,500
• Lawyer: PLN 8,000 - 20,000
• Restaurant Manager: PLN 4,000 - 9,000
• Waiter / Waitress: PLN 2,500 - 5,000
• Retail Cashier: PLN 2,500 - 5,000
• Construction Worker: PLN 3,000 - 6,000
• Driver: PLN 3,000 - 6,500
• Security Guard: PLN 2,500 - 5,000
• Graphic Designer: PLN 3,500 - 8,000
• Digital Marketer: PLN 4,000 - 9,000
• Hotel Receptionist: PLN 2,500 - 5,500

Family Costs (Family of 4)

• Rent 3 Bedroom: PLN 5,500 - 10,000
• Groceries (Family of 4): PLN 3,000 - 6,000
• Utilities (Monthly): PLN 800 - 1,500
• Internet: PLN 80 - 150
• Transportation: PLN 250 - 500

Top Attractions

• Old Town Market Square
• Royal Castle
• Łazienki Park
• Palace of Culture and Science
• Warsaw Uprising Museum
• Vistula Boulevards

Major Events

• Warsaw Film Festival
• Warsaw Uprising Anniversary
• Chopin Concerts
• Wianki Festival
• Warsaw Marathon