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Living in Warszawa

Warszawa had 1,863,056 residents in 2021 across 517 km². Population density was 3,605 people per km² in 2024. Car density was 821 vehicles per 1,000 residents in 2023. There were 1,096.4 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2023. A monthly estimate placed private kindergarten fees at €533 in July 2026. An estimate placed a monthly public-transport pass at €23 in December 2022.

Lower unemployment than 98% of Polish cities that publish it, more recorded crime than 75% of Polish cities that publish it and cleaner air than 67% of Polish cities that publish it.

Which Poland-wide rules apply when you move to Warszawa?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in PolandNational rates and thresholds that apply in Warszawa.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

In 2023, the city had 1,077,500 dwellings.

How much does it cost to rent in Warszawa?

Average net cold rent is 21.38 EUR/m² per month (2026), excluding heating and operating charges.

Published average over existing tenancies; a specific flat can sit either side of it. Asking-rent series, where present, are separate rows in the table.

  • Average net rent (nettokalt): 21.38 EUR/m²/month · Otodom12
What recurs every month6 published recurring costs, € per month
Warszawa recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€533
Utilities, 85 m² flat€302
Fitness club€43
Transport pass€23
Internet, 60 Mbps€16
Mobile plan, 10 GB€8

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

Net rent across major citiesWarszawa highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Warszawa highlighted

net rent, € / m² / month

Szczecin€10.25
Katowice€8.83
Poznań€8.54
Łódź€6.55
Radom€3.27
Częstochowa€2.99
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Kielce€5.27
Opole€4.98
Bydgoszcz€4.41
Lublin€4.27
Białystok€3.99
Rzeszów€3.56
MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly42.86 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Lebenshaltungskosten in Warschau11Commercial estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited15.69 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Lebenshaltungskosten in Warschau11Commercial estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly533 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Lebenshaltungskosten in Warschau11Commercial estimate · Supplemental context
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant10.57 EUR31 Jul 2026Lebenshaltungskosten in Warschau11Commercial estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB7.86 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Lebenshaltungskosten in Warschau11Commercial estimate · Supplemental context
Monthly transport pass23.41 EUR/month31 Dec 2022Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v210Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home302.4 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Lebenshaltungskosten in Warschau11Commercial estimate · Supplemental context
Dwellings1,077,500 dwellings31 Dec 2023Registered unemployment rate for the Capital City of Warsaw as of 31 December 20238Official
Average net rent (nettokalt)21.38 EUR/m²/month4 Aug 2026Otodom12Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 1,283 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 21.38 EUR/m² per month, before heating and operating charges.

Heating, water and operating charges come on top, and a specific flat can sit either side of an average.

Source period: 2026

Work and income

The city unemployment rate was 1.3% at the end of 2023.

What is the unemployment rate in Warszawa?

The unemployment rate is 1.3 % (2023). Source: Registered unemployment rate for the Capital City of Warsaw as of 31 December 20238

Unemployment across cities in PolandUnemployment in Warszawa is 1.3%. Of 632 cities with data, 125 have unemployment of 3 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Poland per band2 cities: 0% to under 1%20–139 cities: 1% to under 2%391–2Warszawa 1.3%91 cities: 2% to under 3%912–3125 cities: 3% to under 4%1253–4120 cities: 4% to under 5%1204–588 cities: 5% to under 6%885–659 cities: 6% to under 7%596–758 cities: 7% to under 8%587–830 cities: 8% to under 9%308–99 cities: 9% to under 10%99–108 cities: 10% to under 11%810–112 cities: 11% to under 12%211–121 city: 12% to under 13%112–13

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Unemployment rate1.3 %country median 4.4%31 Dec 2023Registered unemployment rate for the Capital City of Warsaw as of 31 December 20238Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Warszawa. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Public Employment Services Poland — Public employment service

Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy / public employment offices

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Warszawa. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Physicians per 100,000 residents1,096 per 100,00031 Dec 2023PL official material for crime_incidents_total8Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Warszawa when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

In 2023, the city had 55,198 crime incidents, equivalent to 2,970 incidents per 100,000 residents.

How safe is Warszawa?

Police recorded 2,970 incidents per 100,000 (2023). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Statistics Poland — Statistical Yearbook of Warsaw 2024, Table 1 (31)8

Recorded crime across major citiesWarszawa highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Warszawa highlighted4,141Katowice3,165Gdańsk2,970Warszawa2,879Wrocław2,736Gdynia2,546Kraków2,539Poznań2,519Szczecin2,423Bydgoszcz2,401Łódź2,363Lublin1,708Białystokrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,970 incidents per 100,000country median 2,45231 Dec 2023Statistics Poland — Statistical Yearbook of Warsaw 2024, Table 1 (31)8Official
Total recorded incidents55,198 incidents2023PL official material for crime_incidents_total8Official

Language courses and integration in Warszawa

3 exact course-location records are linked to this city. Check the linked source for dates, availability and enrolment.

Verified locally
3verified local records

Centre of Polish Language and Culture for Foreigners “Polonicum”

00-927 Warszawa, ul. Krakowskie Przedmieście 26/28

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Check courses in WarszawaHow the country programme works
Exact city-linked records checked 2026-08-10. Provider-supplied records are supplemental and are not presented as official accreditation.

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperature moved from −1.5°C in January to 19.7°C in July. Average July highs were 25.2°C, and July precipitation was 82.2 mm. Annual NO₂ was 23.3 µg/m³ in 2024. Annual PM2.5 was 14.3 µg/m³ in 2024.

Is the air quality good in Warszawa?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 14.3 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 14.32 µg/m³ · PL official material for air_quality_pm25_annual_ug_m35
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Warszawa average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND25°-4°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Warszawa average monthly precipitation, mm0255075100313029355664826150403636JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Warszawa average monthly sunshine, hours07515022530045671392102722892952801931235134JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Warszawa annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52514.3PM2.5104023.3NO₂µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in PolandAnnual PM2.5 in Warszawa is 14.3 µg/m³. Of 200 cities with data, 32 have annual PM2.5 of 16 to under 17 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Poland per band3 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³38–94 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³410–116 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³611–125 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³512–1322 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³2213–1428 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³2814–15Warszawa 14.330 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³3015–1632 cities: 16 µg/m³ to under 17 µg/m³3216–1724 cities: 17 µg/m³ to under 18 µg/m³2417–184 cities: 18 µg/m³ to under 19 µg/m³418–1916 cities: 19 µg/m³ to under 20 µg/m³1619–204 cities: 20 µg/m³ to under 21 µg/m³420–2112 cities: 21 µg/m³ to under 22 µg/m³1221–228 cities: 23 µg/m³ to under 24 µg/m³823–242 cities: 25 µg/m³ to under 26 µg/m³225–26

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
NO₂ — annual mean23.26 µg/m³country median 15.931 Dec 2024PL official material for air_quality_no2_annual_ug_m34Official
PM2.5 — annual mean14.32 µg/m³country median 16.031 Dec 2024PL official material for air_quality_pm25_annual_ug_m35Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 1 · Feb 2.6 · Mar 7.4 · Apr 14.5 · May 19.8 · Jun 23.1 · Jul 25.2 · Aug 24.7 · Sep 19.1 · Oct 12.9 · Nov 6.5 · Dec 2.3 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 station CSV13Independent
Average night-time low by monthJan -4 · Feb -3.3 · Mar -0.6 · Apr 4 · May 8.8 · Jun 12.4 · Jul 14.5 · Aug 13.8 · Sep 9.5 · Oct 5 · Nov 1.3 · Dec -2.5 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 station CSV13Independent
Average temperature by monthJan -1.5 · Feb -0.4 · Mar 3.2 · Apr 9.2 · May 14.3 · Jun 17.7 · Jul 19.7 · Aug 19.1 · Sep 14 · Oct 8.7 · Nov 3.8 · Dec -0.1 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 station CSV13Independent
Average precipitation by monthJan 31 · Feb 29.8 · Mar 29 · Apr 35.1 · May 55.5 · Jun 63.9 · Jul 82.2 · Aug 60.6 · Sep 50.4 · Oct 40.2 · Nov 36 · Dec 36.1 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 station CSV13Independent
Average sunshine by monthJan 44.6 · Feb 66.5 · Mar 139.4 · Apr 210.1 · May 272.4 · Jun 288.8 · Jul 295.4 · Aug 280.2 · Sep 193.1 · Oct 122.6 · Nov 50.6 · Dec 33.6 hours1991–2020IMGW-PiB climate normals 1991-2020 — Warszawa station 123753Official

Which nearby places are linked to Warszawa?

Official and functional links appear before nearby-only places.

Raszyn Metro Member · 14.5 km1
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Not collectedNo exact local rent fact
Recorded crime
Not collectedNo exact total-rate fact
Komorów Metro Member · 15.9 km1
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Not collectedNo exact local rent fact
Recorded crime
Not collectedNo exact total-rate fact
Konstancin-Jeziorna Metro Member · 17.5 km1
Rent
Not collectedNo exact local rent fact
Recorded crime
Not collectedNo exact total-rate fact
Łomianki Metro Member · 18.0 km1
Rent
Not collectedNo exact local rent fact
Recorded crime
Not collectedNo exact total-rate fact
Ożarów Mazowiecki Metro Member · 19.4 km1
Rent
Not collectedNo exact local rent fact
Recorded crime
Not collectedNo exact total-rate fact
Lesznowola Metro Member · 19.4 km1
Rent
Not collectedNo exact local rent fact
Recorded crime
Not collectedNo exact total-rate fact
Wołomin Metro Member · 19.9 km1
Rent
Not collectedNo exact local rent fact
Recorded crime
Not collectedNo exact total-rate fact
Piaseczno Metro Member · 21.5 km1
Rent
Not collectedNo exact local rent fact
Recorded crime
Not collectedNo exact total-rate fact

Cities of a similar size in Poland

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Poland cities
Kraków816,614 residentsWrocław672,601 residentsŁódź645,693 residentsPoznań534,239 residentsGdańsk489,328 residentsKoszalin104,582 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Warszawa?

The published population was 1,863,056 people in March 2021. Source: Population by territorial unit, 20217

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Warszawa residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport98.9%Foreign residents 1.1%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Cars per 1,000 residents821 cars/1000 residents31 Dec 2023PL official material for crime_incidents_total8Official
City area517 km²31 Dec 2025PL official material for city_area_km26Official
Foreign residents21,159 people31 Mar 2021GUS BDL / NSP 2021 non-Polish citizenship variable 16533672Official
Population density3,605 people/km²31 Dec 2024Reproducible gmina density for Warszawa: population_total_2024 / official area_2024, rounded to the metric contract precision 0.9Official
Population1,863,056 people31 Mar 2021Population by territorial unit, 20217Official
Population over time29 published observations, 1989–2025
Population in Warszawa by year, residents1,595,2601,692,4531,789,6451,886,838198919982004201720251,866,729residents

Population rose 12.8% between 1989 and 2025, from 1,655,272 to 1,866,729.

Is Warszawa a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker62%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 53–71%
Skilled employee76%strong on work, weak on education · range 67–85%
Student36%strong on safety, weak on education · range 26–46%
Family71%strong on family, weak on education · range 62–80%
Retirement52%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 42–62%
Foreign residents21,159 people31 Mar 2021Official source · GUS BDL / NSP 2021 non-Polish citizenship variable 1653367
Population1,863,056 people31 Mar 2021Official source · Population by territorial unit, 2021
Average net rent (nettokalt)21.38 EUR/m²/month4 Aug 2026Independent source · Otodom
Dwellings1,077,500 dwellings31 Dec 2023Official source · Registered unemployment rate for the Capital City of Warsaw as of 31 December 2023
Unemployment rate1.3 %31 Dec 2023Official source · Registered unemployment rate for the Capital City of Warsaw as of 31 December 2023
NO₂ — annual mean23.26 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · PL official material for air_quality_no2_annual_ug_m3
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-04

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Childcare coverage, ages 3–6107.6 %2023/24PL official material for crime_incidents_total8Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Warszawa?

The published population was 1,863,056 people in March 2021. Source: Population by territorial unit, 2021.

How much does it cost to rent in Warszawa?

Average net cold rent is 21.38 EUR/m² per month (2026), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 1,497 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Otodom.

Is the air quality good in Warszawa?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 14.3 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: PL official material for air_quality_pm25_annual_ug_m3.

How safe is Warszawa?

Police recorded 2,970 incidents per 100,000 (2023). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Statistics Poland — Statistical Yearbook of Warsaw 2024, Table 1 (31).

What is the unemployment rate in Warszawa?

The unemployment rate is 1.3 % (2023). Source: Registered unemployment rate for the Capital City of Warsaw as of 31 December 2023.

How many foreign residents live in Warszawa?

21,159 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: GUS BDL / NSP 2021 non-Polish citizenship variable 1653367.

Is Warszawa a good place to live?

Warszawa may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which nearby places are linked to Warszawa?

Raszyn, Komorów, Konstancin-Jeziorna, Łomianki, Ożarów Mazowiecki are linked in the current source-backed set. The relationship label distinguishes administrative, metropolitan, commuting and distance-only links.

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Sources

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  1. ec.europa.eu place coordinates ec.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-28
  2. GUS BDL / NSP 2021 non-Polish citizenship variable 1653367 bdl.stat.gov.pl · checked 2021-03-31
  3. IMGW-PiB climate normals 1991-2020 — Warszawa station 12375 IMGW-PiB climate normals 1991-2020 · klimat.imgw.pl · checked 2026-07-26
  4. PL official material for air_quality_no2_annual_ug_m3 tableau-public.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-07-18
  5. PL official material for air_quality_pm25_annual_ug_m3 tableau-public.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-07-18
  6. PL official material for city_area_km2 bdl.stat.gov.pl · checked 2026-07-18
  7. Population by territorial unit, 2021 bdl.stat.gov.pl · checked 2026-07-29
  8. Registered unemployment rate for the Capital City of Warsaw as of 31 December 2023 warszawa.stat.gov.pl · checked 2026-07-16
  9. Reproducible gmina density for Warszawa: population_total_2024 / official area_2024, rounded to the metric contract precision 0. bdl.stat.gov.pl · checked 2024-12-31
  10. Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v2 Global Cost of Living · kaggle.com · checked 2026-07-27
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  1. Lebenshaltungskosten in Warschau de.numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-26
  2. Otodom otodom.pl · checked 2026-08-04
  3. WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 station CSV ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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