Poland
Krakow
#2 Top 5 cities
Krakow combines a strong international scene, universities, and an attractive center, though housing is no longer cheap.
Country overview
Population
816Β 614
Year-round temperatures
Day: 1°C aΕΎ 27°C
Night: -5°C aΕΎ 16°C
Climate
Four-season climate with warm summers and cold winters; air quality can worsen in winter.
Distance to the sea
430 km
Social atmosphere
7/10
Costs
Housing cost
4/10
Food cost
6/10
Business friendliness
7/10
Safety
8/10
Krakow is generally safe, though pickpocketing in tourist areas, nightlife incidents, scams, and road risks warrant routine precautions.
Natural disaster resilience
6/10
Flooding along the Vistula and its tributaries is the main natural hazard, alongside intense rain, heatwaves, winter weather, and occasional severe storms.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
9/10
Internet speed
8/10
Internet stability
8/10
Electricity stability
9/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- πΊπ¦Ukrainians
- πΊπΈAmericans
- π¬π§British
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +International environment
- +Cafe culture
- +Quality services
- +Strong foreign community
Cons
- βHigher prices
- βSeasonal smog
- βTourism seasonality