Good earnings, owning real estate, education and cultural capital are the most important factors that, according to Polish residents, indicate belonging to the middle class in our country. Interestingly, as many as 77 percent According to the CBOS survey, Poles identify with this class. This means that although they have education, a good job and decent earnings, they cannot afford to live in luxury and do not have the prestige associated with the upper class. How much does the middle class earn in our country and are these earnings enough for a decent life?
How much does the middle class earn in Poland?
According to the classification of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, the middle class includes households in which the income per person ranges from 75 to 200 percent. average earnings in a specific country.
According to the Central Statistical Office report, the median in 2022 (data is published every two years) was PLN 5,701.62 gross, which is a little over PLN 4,200 net. Therefore, the middle class includes people who earn from PLN 4,276.20 gross to PLN 11,403.24 gross.
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Do middle-class earnings in Poland allow for a decent life?
We asked our readers whether they think middle-class wages are high. The answers show that they are not only perceived as low, but are not enough for a decent life. In our survey, as many as 79 percent readers (4,213 votes) marked the answer: “No, it has nothing to do with reality and how much you have to earn to live with dignity.”
Some time ago we talked to the inhabitants of Warsaw about . Depending on the housing situation, the amounts ranged from PLN 5,000. PLN up to 12 thousand PLN per hand. It was noted that living in Warsaw is certainly more expensive than anywhere else. How much do you think you need to earn to live with dignity?
Source: Gazeta
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