WARSAW – (Polish: Warszawa see also other names) is the capital and largest city of Poland.

It
stands on the Vistula River in east-central Poland, roughly 260 kilometres (160 mi) from the Baltic
Sea and 300 kilometres (190 mi) from the Carpathian Mountains. Its population is estimated at
1.750 million residents within a greater metropolitan area of 3.101 million residents,[3] which
makes Warsaw the 9th most-populous capital city in the European Union. The city limits cover
516.9 square kilometres (199.6 sq mi), while the metropolitan area covers 6,100.43 square
kilometres (2,355.39 sq mi).[4]
Warsaw offers good living conditions with wide access to public services and infrastructure.
Average monthly rent for a 50 m2 apartment in good standard is about 2500 PLN.
Regardless of the constant flow of foreigners, inhabitants of Warsaw do not have the best attitude
towards foreigners. This statement mostly relates to the 50+ age group, due to the fact the people
this age have rarely travelled and were raised during the communist times. Young people usually
speak English to some extent and are more open and friendly towards people from other
countries.

CRACOW – Kraków, also Cracow (US English /ˈkrɑːkaʊ/, UK English /ˈkrækaʊ/) is the second
largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Situated on the Vistula River (Polish: Wisła) in
the Lesser Poland (Polish: Małopolska) region, the city dates back to the 7th century.[4] Kraków has
traditionally been one of the leading centres of Polish academic, cultural, and artistic life and is
one of Poland's most important economic hubs. In 2000, Kraków was named European Capital of
Culture. In 2013 Kraków was officially approved as a UNESCO City of Literature.[15] The city hosted
the World Youth Day in July 2016.

Kraków is one of Poland's most important economic centres and the economic hub of the Lesser
Poland (Małopolska) region.[112][113] Since the fall of communism, the private sector has been
growing steadily. There are about 50 large multinational companies in the city,
including Google, IBM, Royal Dutch Shell, Motorola, Delphi, MAN SE, General Electric, ABB, Aon
Hewitt, Cisco Systems Hitachi, Philip Morris, Capgemini,[114] and Sabre Holdings,[115] along with
other British, German and Scandinavian-based firms.[112][116] The city is also the global
headquarters for Comarch, a Polish enterprise software house. In 2005, Foreign direct
investment in Kraków has reached approximately US$3,500,000,000. Kraków has been trying to
model itself as a European version of Silicon Valley, based on the large number of local and foreign
hi-tech companies. The unemployment rate in Kraków was 4.8% in May 2007, well below the
national average of 13%. Kraków is the second most-visited city in Poland (after Warsaw).
According to the World Investment Report 2011 by the UN Conference for Trade and
Development (UNCTAD), Kraków is also the most emergent city location for investment in global
BPO projects (Business Process Outsourcing) in the world.[119]
In 2011, the city budget, which is presented by the Mayor of Kraków on 15 November annually,
has a projected revenue of 3,500,000,000 złoty.[120] The primary sources of revenue were as
follows: 14% from the municipal taxation on real estate properties and the use of amenities, 30%
in transfers from the national budget, and 34% in state subsidies. Projected expenditures, totaling
3,520,000,000 złoty, included 21% in city development costs and 79% in city maintenance costs.
Of the maintenance costs, as much as 39% were spent on education and childcare. The City of
Kraków's development costs included; 41% toward construction of roads, transport, and
communication (combined), and 25% for the city's infrastructure and environment.[121] The city
has a high bond credit rating, and some 60% of the population is under the age of 45.[113]
Population of Cracow is about 1 million people.
Due to the fact that Cracow has much more to offer the tourists than Warsaw, it is more frequently
visited by foreigners. Attitude towards the foreigners is very good. The prices are slightly lower
than in Warsaw.
The city is especially popular among students. It is considered prestigious to study in Cracow as it
is the home of the best universities in Poland.

POZNAN – One of the biggest cities in Poland. It is a very student friendly city with great
infrastructure (airport, fast train connection, highway) and prices similar to Warsaw. Due to its
proximity to Berlin, the locals are accustomed to foreigners. The city offers great opportunity for
graduates as there is a wide choice of companies, which look for employees and interns.