Safety Index
#13
of 124 cities
75.2/100
Current value
#41 of 124
Europe
Krakow
Poland
Salary & Cost of Living
How do salaries and expenses in Krakow compare to Tel Aviv-Yafo?
Purchasing Power Comparison
An engineer in Krakow is 15% better off vs in Tel Aviv-Yafo
This shows how far a software engineer's salary goes in Krakow compared to Tel Aviv-Yafo, taking into account both salary differences and cost of living.
Net Salary
$50,240
-$31K (-38%) vs Tel Aviv-Yafo
Tax Rate: 22%
Community Insights
NewKrakow presents a compelling value proposition for software engineers: it offers a "Western" tech career trajectory with a significantly lower cost of living and lower taxes than its German or British counterparts. The city is a verified tech hub with a sophisticated market, not just an outsourcing backwater. However, the quality of life is strictly seasonal; while summers are vibrant and beautiful, the winters are harsh due to a combination of depressing darkness and notoriously bad air quality. Financially, it is a smart move; environmentally, it requires a tolerance for smog.
Resident Sentiment
Pragmatically Satisfied: Most expat engineers feel they made a "smart financial move" and enjoy the lifestyle (eating out, travel, safety). There is very little regret regarding the career or financial aspect.
Environmentally Frustrated: There is a persistent undercurrent of frustration regarding the smog; discussions often revolve around checking air quality sensors and escaping the city during the worst winter peaks. Long-term retention is sometimes threatened by this environmental factor rather than economic ones.
The Good
Rankings
Top 10%
Tax Rate
#18
of 124 cities
22%
Current value (lower is better)
Cost of Living
#38
of 124 cities
38/100
Current value (lower is better)
Housing Affordability
How affordable is housing for a software engineer in Krakow compared to Tel Aviv-Yafo?
Salary Converter
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