In previous articles, the author talked to you about the economic development and population situation of European countries, such as the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, etc. Today, we will talk about the powerful countries of Central and Eastern Europe, , Poland . It has to be said that Poland has a good industrial foundation, with a national population of more than 38 million, making it a large population country in Europe. In 2021, the total amount of GDP in Poland exceeds that of Hunan Province. So, how much does an ordinary Polish person earn per month?
First of all, let’s talk about the basic situation in Poland. Poland belongs to a country in the Central and Eastern Europe, and is also a powerful Eastern European country. Because among Eastern European countries, Poland has strong strength in terms of population and industrial industrial chains. In 2021, Poland's total population reached more than 38 million. In terms of total population, Poland is basically the same as Shaanxi Province in our country. Poland has a very good industrial foundation and has strong strength in the chemistry, steel, automobile manufacturing and electronics industries.
Poland's population is also among the top among Eastern European countries. In 2021, Poland's total GDP reached more than 674 billion US dollars, equivalent to about 4.88 trillion RMB. So, compared with the provinces in our country, what level is generally at? In 2021, the total GDP of Hunan Province in my country will be 4.6 trillion yuan, and the total GDP of Fujian Province will be 4.88 trillion yuan. In terms of total economic output, Poland's total economic output exceeds that of Hunan Province and is basically the same as that of Fujian Province.
However, Poland's total population is only more than 38 million, so it has a great advantage in per capita GDP. In 2021, Poland's per capita GDP was US$178.40.92, equivalent to about RMB 130,000. Although it is not as good as the developed countries of Western Europe , it is significantly higher than the surrounding countries and is at a very good level among Eastern European countries.
Next, let’s talk about the history of Poland. Poland was once a powerful Eastern European country, with a very powerful cavalry legion, and went to war with various powerful countries without any disadvantage. However, Poland's geographical location is very awkward. After entering the 17th century, the Tsarist Russian Empire and the Prussian Empire rose one after another, and Poland was just between the two empires, which was very interesting. In the late 18th century, Tsarist Russia and Prussian and Australia divided Poland three times, and finally, there was a "no wave" situation.
Until 1918, Germany and Austro-Hungarian Empire were defeated and surrendered one after another. After the October Revolution broke out within Russia, Poland was restored with the support of Britain and France. However, Poland is still between Germany and the Soviet Union, and its geographical location cannot be changed. In the plans of Britain and France, Poland is the front line of curbing Germany's rise again and encircling Soviet expansion. In 1939, Germany blitzed Poland, and World War II broke out. In 1941, Germany launched a large-scale attack on the Soviet Union.
In the difficult Soviet-German War , the Soviet Union gradually grasped the initiative in the war and began a full-line counterattack. During the Soviet Union's full-on counterattack, it gradually controlled a series of countries such as Berlin, Romania, Hungary, and Czech . After in World War II, the Soviet Union and the United States entered a tense Cold War . The Soviet Union united Eastern European countries, including Poland, to form the Eastern camp to confront the Western camp led by the United States.
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The two camps confronted each other until the late 1980s, and there were drastic changes in Eastern Europe. After turmoil and decline in Poland's economy, starting from the mid-1990s, Poland took over a large number of surplus industries from Germany and France, and its economy began to develop continuously. Poland has a good economic foundation and has a large number of skilled workers. After entering the 21st century, Poland gradually became the best-developed country among Eastern European countries. In a series of aspects such as social welfare and wage income, they are higher than those of neighboring countries.
Let’s get back to the point and talk about the salary level in Poland. In January 2022, Poland launched the latest monthly minimum wage standard. According to the requirements, the minimum monthly salary in Poland is currently 3010 zloty , which is approximately equivalent to 4338 yuan.However, according to the plan for September this year, due to the rising prices since the beginning of this year, gas costs have especially soared. In January 2023, Poland's minimum wage standard will be raised to 3,490 zloty, which is approximately equivalent to 5,030 yuan.
However, this is Poland's minimum wage standard and cannot reflect the income situation of each city. In 2021, the average monthly salary in Poland is 5,929 zloty, which is approximately equivalent to more than 8,500 yuan. However, this year's situation is special, and wages in various industries and fields in Poland have basically increased considerably. Because the prices of materials and heating in all aspects are rising rapidly. According to statistics in July 2022, Poland's average monthly salary reached more than 6,770 yuan, which is about 9,700 yuan.
is very similar to that in Western European countries. Poland's tax rate is also very high, and some industries have a tax rate of nearly 40%. Generally speaking, for example, the monthly salary is 7,000 zloty, and the after-tax salary is basically only 5,000 zloty. Of course, there is a big gap in wages in various industries and cities, and the same is true for Poland.
Polish doctors, lawyers, middle-level white-collar workers or high-tech jobs, etc. belong to the middle-income group in Poland. The medical system in Poland is relatively complete, and the salary level of Polish doctors is very high. The average monthly salary of many Polish doctors is at least 10,000 zloty. The monthly income of the middle class in Poland is basically between 10,000 and 20,000 zloty, which is approximately between 14,400 and 29,000 yuan. As for the high-income groups in Poland, it is another topic.
Finally, let’s talk about the housing prices in Poland. Poland's land area is not too large. Warsaw is the capital of Poland and the largest and most economical city in Poland. In February 2022, the housing prices in the outskirts of Warsaw were about 12,000 zloty per square meter, equivalent to about 17,300 yuan. As for the main urban area of Warsaw, the average housing price is above 15,000 zloty, which is approximately equivalent to 21,600 yuan. House prices are even more expensive in the central and bustling areas and urban areas. In some areas, the average housing price is even above 30,000 zloty.
There are many more stories about wage standards and economic development in countries around the world. The author will slowly chat with you in future articles.
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