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Poland for digital nomads: 9 cities compared (2026)
Poland has 9 cities in the dataset. Gdańsk scores highest under balanced weights at 67/100. Poland has no digital-nomad visa.
Dataset 2026.10.7. How scoring works.
Cities in Poland, ranked
Balanced weights, every factor equal. Open a city for the full breakdown with sources, or rank them with your own weights.
| # | City | Score | Cost/mo | Internet | Comfortable months | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gdańsk Baltic port with a rebuilt old town | 67 | $1,332 | 41.9 Mbps | 3/12 | Old town and shipyards · Beaches nearby |
| 2 | Łódź Post-industrial Polish city with cheap rents and film | 67 | $1,300* | 35.3 Mbps | 3/12 | Manufaktura mills · National film school |
| 3 | Warsaw Modern Polish capital with a big economy | 67 | $1,635 | 36.8 Mbps | 3/12 | Rebuilt old town · Fast-growing economy |
| 4 | Kraków Poland's most walkable city, with a growing tech hub | 67 | $1,435 | 39.7 Mbps | 3/12 | Medieval old town · Low cost |
| 5 | Zakopane Poland's Tatra resort, crowded but mountain-perfect | 67 | $1,300* | 44.4 Mbps | 3/12 | Tatra hiking and skiing · Wooden Zakopane-style villas |
| 6 | Poznań Trade-fair city halfway between Berlin and Warsaw | 66 | $1,300* | 40.7 Mbps | 3/12 | Old market square · Berlin 2.5h by train |
| 7 | Lublin Eastern Poland's student city with a renaissance old town | 66 | $1,300* | 27.9 Mbps | 3/12 | Renaissance old town · Two big universities |
| 8 | Wrocław Poland's tech hub with a hundred bridges | 66 | $1,300* | 30.3 Mbps | 3/12 | Islands and bridges · Tech companies |
| 9 | Katowice Silesian coal capital turned business-services hub | 64 | $1,300* | 28.3 Mbps | 3/12 | Culture Zone and NOSPR hall · Nikiszowiec brick district |
* national estimate
National figures shared by every city
These come from country-level sources and apply to every city in Poland; city pages add the local numbers.
| Figure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 0.68 per 100,000 people | Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024 |
| Political stability | 78 (percentile, World Bank WGI) | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 82 (WHO UHC index, 0–100) | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 75.4 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.906 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | high | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 |
| Starlink | available | Starlink availability map, 2026-10 |
Visas and entry
What three common passports get at the border, from the passport index. Pick your own passport on the ranker for the full picture.
| Passport | Entry rule |
|---|---|
| US passport | 90 days visa-free |
| EU passport | freedom of movement |
| UK passport | 90 days visa-free |
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No long-stay guide for Poland yet. Entry rules above are for short visits.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Poland good for digital nomads?
- Gdańsk scores 67/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 278 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Poland's 9 cities average 66.3/100. Strongest factors in Gdańsk: quality of life and air quality; weakest: climate.
- What is the cheapest city in Poland for a remote worker?
- Gdańsk, at about $1,332 a month for one person including rent (WhereNext city cost estimates 2026 (city pages), 2026-09). Warsaw is the most expensive city-priced option at $1,635.
- Does Poland have a digital nomad visa?
- Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport.
- How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Poland without a visa?
- US passport: 90 days visa-free. EU passport (Germany as reference): freedom of movement. UK passport: 90 days visa-free. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.
- Which city in Poland has the fastest internet?
- Zakopane, with a measured median download of 44.4 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.
- How safe is Poland?
- Poland records 0.68 homicides per 100,000 people (Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024) and sits at the 78th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.
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