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title: "Poland for digital nomads: 9 cities compared (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/poland
description: "Poland for remote workers: 9 cities scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air. Best city Gdańsk (67/100). Poland has no digital-no…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
---

# 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.

## Cities in Poland, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Gdańsk | 67 | 1332 | 41.9 | Old town and shipyards; Beaches nearby | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/gdansk |
| 2 | Łódź | 67 | 1300 (national estimate) | 35.3 | Manufaktura mills; National film school | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/lodz |
| 3 | Warsaw | 67 | 1635 | 36.8 | Rebuilt old town; Fast-growing economy | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/warsaw |
| 4 | Kraków | 67 | 1435 | 39.7 | Medieval old town; Low cost | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/krakow |
| 5 | Zakopane | 67 | 1300 (national estimate) | 44.4 | Tatra hiking and skiing; Wooden Zakopane-style villas | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/zakopane |
| 6 | Poznań | 66 | 1300 (national estimate) | 40.7 | Old market square; Berlin 2.5h by train | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/poznan |
| 7 | Lublin | 66 | 1300 (national estimate) | 27.9 | Renaissance old town; Two big universities | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/lublin |
| 8 | Wrocław | 66 | 1300 (national estimate) | 30.3 | Islands and bridges; Tech companies | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/wroclaw |
| 9 | Katowice | 64 | 1300 (national estimate) | 28.3 | Culture Zone and NOSPR hall; Nikiszowiec brick district | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/katowice |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 0.68 per 100,000 | Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024 |
| Political stability | 78th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 82/100 | 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 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | 90 days visa-free |
| EU (Germany) | freedom of movement |
| UK | 90 days visa-free |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. No long-stay guide for Poland yet.

## Compare

- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/gdansk-vs-lodz
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/gdansk-vs-warsaw
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/gdansk-vs-krakow
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/gdansk-vs-zakopane

## FAQ

### 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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