{"id":2562,"date":"2023-03-06T10:22:23","date_gmt":"2023-03-06T10:22:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/?p=2562"},"modified":"2024-02-02T14:12:23","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T14:12:23","slug":"pros-and-cons-of-living-in-poland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/pros-and-cons-of-living-in-poland","title":{"rendered":"Pros and Cons Of Living In Poland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Poland is in the very center of Europe. It borders Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania, and Russia. It has access to the Baltic Sea from the north and the Carpathian Mountains from the south. Is it a dreamland, or a place to stay away from? Let&#8217;s explore the <strong>pros and cons of living in Poland<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/romantic-places-in-poland-1024x708.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/romantic-places-in-poland-1024x708.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/romantic-places-in-poland-300x208.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/romantic-places-in-poland-768x531.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/romantic-places-in-poland.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662c381a9fe38\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662c381a9fe38\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/pros-and-cons-of-living-in-poland\/#Pros_Of_Living_In_Poland\" title=\"Pros Of Living In Poland\">Pros Of Living In Poland<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/pros-and-cons-of-living-in-poland\/#Pros_-Affordable_Accommodation_In_Poland\" title=\"Pros -Affordable Accommodation In Poland\">Pros -Affordable Accommodation In Poland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/pros-and-cons-of-living-in-poland\/#Pros_-Low_Cost_of_Living\" title=\"Pros -Low Cost of Living\">Pros -Low Cost of Living<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/pros-and-cons-of-living-in-poland\/#Pros_%E2%80%93_Good_Job_Opportunities\" title=\"Pros &#8211; Good Job Opportunities\">Pros &#8211; Good Job Opportunities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/pros-and-cons-of-living-in-poland\/#Pros_%E2%80%93_Poland_Has_Got_The_Most_Beautiful_Places_To_See\" title=\"Pros &#8211; Poland Has Got The Most Beautiful Places To See\">Pros &#8211; Poland Has Got The Most Beautiful Places To See<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/pros-and-cons-of-living-in-poland\/#Pros_%E2%80%93_Climate_In_Poland\" title=\"Pros &#8211; Climate  In Poland\">Pros &#8211; Climate  In Poland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/pros-and-cons-of-living-in-poland\/#Pros_%E2%80%93_Delicious_Cuisine\" title=\"Pros &#8211; Delicious Cuisine\">Pros &#8211; Delicious Cuisine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/pros-and-cons-of-living-in-poland\/#Transportation_In_Poland\" title=\"Transportation In Poland\">Transportation In Poland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/pros-and-cons-of-living-in-poland\/#Helpful_People\" title=\"Helpful People\">Helpful People<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/pros-and-cons-of-living-in-poland\/#Rich_Culture_And_History\" title=\"Rich Culture And History\">Rich Culture And History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/pros-and-cons-of-living-in-poland\/#Studying_In_Poland\" title=\"Studying In Poland\">Studying In Poland<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/pros-and-cons-of-living-in-poland\/#Cons_Of_Living_In_Poland\" title=\"Cons Of Living In Poland\">Cons Of Living In Poland<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/pros-and-cons-of-living-in-poland\/#Cons_%E2%80%93_Small_Flats_And_A_Hard_Time_Buying_A_Property_In_Poland\" title=\"Cons &#8211; Small Flats And A Hard Time Buying A Property In Poland\">Cons &#8211; Small Flats And A Hard Time Buying A Property In Poland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/pros-and-cons-of-living-in-poland\/#Cons_-Low_Average_Salary\" title=\"Cons -Low Average Salary\">Cons -Low Average Salary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/pros-and-cons-of-living-in-poland\/#Cons_-Bureaucracy\" title=\"Cons -Bureaucracy\">Cons -Bureaucracy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/pros-and-cons-of-living-in-poland\/#Con-_Poles_Like_To_Complain_A_Lot\" title=\"Con- Poles Like To Complain A Lot!\">Con- Poles Like To Complain A Lot!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/pros-and-cons-of-living-in-poland\/#Cons_%E2%80%93_Language_Barrier\" title=\"Cons &#8211; Language Barrier\">Cons &#8211; Language Barrier<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_Of_Living_In_Poland\"><\/span>Pros Of Living In Poland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_-Affordable_Accommodation_In_Poland\"><\/span>Pros -Affordable Accommodation In Poland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Accommodation in<a href=\"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/is-poland-cheap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Poland is cheaper <\/a>than in most Western European countries. There is an extensive variety of available flats, from small studios called \u201ckawalerka\u201d to exclusive high-end apartments. Even after the recent price increase, rentals are affordable, especially in smaller towns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The real estate market is well established, with online platform listing offers from all regions. And the realtors are professionals with foreign language skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_-Low_Cost_of_Living\"><\/span>Pros -Low Cost of Living<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost of living in Poland is low. Grocery, clothing, furniture, and transport are often less than half the value compared to other countries in the region. To top this advantage, most of the food and products are of very good quality.&nbsp; So, a family with an average earning can live off a good standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_%E2%80%93_Good_Job_Opportunities\"><\/span>Pros &#8211; Good Job Opportunities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The employment opportunity in Poland ranks really well, especially in fields requiring high specialization. &nbsp;Here the salary is not much lower than in other developed countries, but considering the low cost of living, one with a such job can live on very high standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the segments offering highly paid jobs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>IT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finance and banking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Architecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engineering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_%E2%80%93_Poland_Has_Got_The_Most_Beautiful_Places_To_See\"><\/span>Pros &#8211; Poland Has Got The Most Beautiful Places To See<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>And this really is not an overestimation. The countryside with its views is breathtaking in all parts of the country.&nbsp; The <a href=\"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/national-parks-in-poland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Parks<\/a>, forests, lakes, and mountains give you something to do and are close to nature, regardless of the time of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, polish cities are must-see places. <a href=\"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/best-krakow-tours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Krakow<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/romantic-things-to-do-in-warsaw-couples\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Warsaw<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/gdansk-facts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gdansk<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/things-to-do-zakopane-poland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zakopane <\/a>are world-famous tourist destinations.&nbsp; So many places that have seen the greatest world battles, <a href=\"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/castles-in-poland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">castles<\/a> where kings lived, and many proofs that wars did not spare this country, The same goes for smaller towns and villages hidden among the overflowing greenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"918\" height=\"688\" src=\"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Months-in-Polish-Names-Pronunciation-Events.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Months-in-Polish-Names-Pronunciation-Events.jpeg 918w, https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Months-in-Polish-Names-Pronunciation-Events-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Months-in-Polish-Names-Pronunciation-Events-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 918px) 100vw, 918px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_%E2%80%93_Climate_In_Poland\"><\/span>Pros &#8211; Climate  In Poland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Poland is in the temperate climate zone, and thanks to that we have all 4 seasons. In Poland, you will enjoy the <a href=\"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/winter-in-poland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">snowy winters<\/a>, beautiful green and blossoming <a href=\"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/spring-in-poland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">springs<\/a>, hot and full of warmth summer, and finally -all fall with its all-beautiful colors. Golden fall -Z\u0142ota Jesnie\u0144, this is what Poles call the season of leaves falling, changing colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_%E2%80%93_Delicious_Cuisine\"><\/span>Pros &#8211; Delicious Cuisine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With all the <a href=\"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/best-polish-dishes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">traditional dishes<\/a>, Polish food is one of the best in the world. Coming to Poland, whether it is for a visit or to relocate, you will not get bored of polish flavors. And although it might seem a bit heavy at first, you will easily get used to delicious flavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most famous are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/polishfoodies.com\/polish-meat-pierogi-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pierogi (dumplings)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/polishfoodies.com\/authentic-polish-golumpki-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">go\u0142\u0105bki (cabbage rolls with meat)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/polishfoodies.com\/polish-bigos-recipe\/\">bigos<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/polishfoodies.com\/how-to-cook-polish-sausage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kielbasa<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/polishfoodies.com\/polish-cheesecake-sernik-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sernik<\/a> (cheesecake)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/garnek-chlopski8-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/garnek-chlopski8-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/garnek-chlopski8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/garnek-chlopski8-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/garnek-chlopski8.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transportation_In_Poland\"><\/span>Transportation In Poland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I would actually place this as both pros and cons of living in Poland. Do you want to know why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Poland is a country where you don\u2019t need a car if leaving the city. Public transportation is organized and affordable. Children, pensioners, and people with needs hold special discounts on tickets. City buses get really crowdy during rush hours, but this is something that big cities deal with all over the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The railway is of good standard. It is not best with sticking to the timetable, but the quality of Railway stations and wagons is good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, the aviation infrastructure is high. There are 14 international airports across the country, and you can travel from Poland to nearly any place in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/chorzow-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/chorzow-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/chorzow-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/chorzow-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/chorzow.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, roads in Poland are underdeveloped, especially in the eastern part.  A lot has been done to meet Western Europe standards. However, there has been a big improvement since joining the EU community, and new highways were built, so there is progress in this sector but is too slow to keep up with the expectations and needs.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you only move around the city or between them by public transfer it is definitely easy and straightforward. But if you are planning to move around in by car, you might find it difficult.                  This is why I see transport as the pros and cons of living in Poland.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Helpful_People\"><\/span>Helpful People<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When visiting Poland, you might experience that people on the street are serious most of the time, minding their own business, in rush and they don\u2019t pay attention to what is going on around them. But this is just the surface. Ask anyone on the street for directions, and you will always be guided and advised on the best way to get to wherever you need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, there will always be someone who will stop and ask if everything is ok. And maybe you notice, Poles always say \u201cgoodbye\u201d and \u201cthank you\u201d when getting off the bus or leaving the store. &nbsp;Poles are always among the first to offer help when a catastrophe happens in another country. If you would like to learn more about Polish humanitarian help, visit Polska Akcja Humanitarna, or WO\u015aP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"747\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2001.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2001.jpg 747w, https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2001-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 747px) 100vw, 747px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rich_Culture_And_History\"><\/span>Rich Culture And History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The culture in Poland is very rich and diverse. There is always an event worth going to, and everyone can find something interesting, from theatres, concerts, live music, exhibitions, and <a href=\"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/best-festivals-in-poland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">festivals<\/a>. Some of the events are free, but even with tickets you still get world-class performances for a fraction of the price in comparison to other countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Studying_In_Poland\"><\/span>Studying In Poland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Polish Universities are open to foreign students, and the tuition fees are very affordable among other EU countries. Student grants and loans are also available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons_Of_Living_In_Poland\"><\/span>Cons Of Living In Poland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons_%E2%80%93_Small_Flats_And_A_Hard_Time_Buying_A_Property_In_Poland\"><\/span>Cons &#8211; Small Flats And A Hard Time Buying A Property In Poland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Flats in Poland are generally small, and it might be surprising that a whole family can live in it, however, Poles are used to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another downside of accommodation in Poland is that getting a housing loan here is very difficult, to the extent that government permission needs to be obtained (with some exceptions).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons_-Low_Average_Salary\"><\/span>Cons -Low Average Salary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the big downsides of Poland. After the difficult history and bad politics that tore the country apart more than once, Poland is still building its wealth rather than taking advantage of it. Therefore, the salaries will not impress someone from more developed countries. But considering that the cost of living is very cheap, it is not still that hard to live a good life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons_-Bureaucracy\"><\/span>Cons -Bureaucracy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Inefficient customer service and bureaucracy is the worst part of dealing with governmental issues, however, there has been a lot of improvement, especially with the young generation getting into the workforce. A load of paperwork, forms, and ques can put a foreigner off when trying to register a Company or buy a property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Con-_Poles_Like_To_Complain_A_Lot\"><\/span>Con- Poles Like To Complain A Lot!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Poles will always have a good reason to complain about. And most of the time it is the weather. It is never good. Too hot, too cold, too windy, too cloudy, too sunny. We also complain about prices, politics, kids, work, holidays, neighbors, and basically anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons_%E2%80%93_Language_Barrier\"><\/span>Cons &#8211; Language Barrier<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although more and more people in Poland speak English, it might be challenging to communicate in places like shops, petrol stations, and post offices. 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