Safety Index
#16
of 124 cities
74.9/100
Current value
#46 of 124
Europe
Wroclaw
Poland
Salary & Cost of Living
How do salaries and expenses in Wroclaw compare to Irvine?
Purchasing Power Comparison
An engineer in Wroclaw is 18% worse off vs in Irvine
This shows how far a software engineer's salary goes in Wroclaw compared to Irvine, taking into account both salary differences and cost of living.
Net Salary
$45,194
-$67K (-60%) vs Irvine
Tax Rate: 22%
Community Insights
NewWroclaw is a top-tier choice for value-for-money in Europe. It offers software engineers a high standard of living where your salary goes much further than in Berlin or London, allowing for rapid savings or a lavish lifestyle. The city strikes a balance between being a major tech hub and a manageable, livable city with a stunning historic center.
However, the environmental trade-off is real: the winter smog is a significant health concern that potential movers cannot ignore. If you can handle 4-5 months of grey, smoky winters, the rest of the year offers a vibrant, safe, and culturally rich experience.
Resident Sentiment
Most tech transplants express high satisfaction with their financial freedom and social life, frequently calling Wroclaw a "hidden gem" of Europe. There is a strong consensus that the summer is magical with outdoor bars and river hangouts.
However, sentiment consistently dips in winter, with threads often turning to complaints about air purifiers and the depressing lack of sunlight. A common sentiment is "I love living here, but I try to work remotely from Spain in January."
The Good
Rankings
Top 13%
Tax Rate
#20
of 124 cities
22%
Current value (lower is better)
Cost of Living
#36
of 124 cities
37/100
Current value (lower is better)
Housing Affordability
How affordable is housing for a software engineer in Wroclaw compared to Irvine?
Salary Converter
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