Nie tylko "metropolita KGHM" i "top 5". Nieoczywiste bastiony klasy średniej
Summary
Warszawa requires a single earner to earn at least 5,200 zł to be considered middle class, according to Business Insider Polska calculations. However, the map of Poland reveals less obvious strongholds of wealth, including Białowieża, Branice, and Osielsko. The study highlights that single-earner thresholds vary significantly across the country, with Białowieża setting a high bar of over 4,300 zł. Other surprising areas include Jerzmanowa and Radwanice near the KGHM copper mines, where the threshold is 5,100 zł. Similarly, the village of Słupno benefits from its proximity to Płock and the Orlen refinery, achieving a threshold of 4,800 zł. The article also notes that some suburban areas are wealthier than their parent cities, such as Czernica near Wrocław and Dobra Szczecińska near Szczecin.
Key points
- The minimum net salary for a single person to be considered middle class is 5,200 zł in Warszawa.
- Jerzmanowa and Radwanice in the KGHM region have a threshold of 5,100 zł.
- The village of Słupno has a threshold of 4,800 zł, higher than the city of Płock (4,100 zł).
- Dobra Szczecińska is 600 zł wealthier than Szczecin.
- The threshold in Białowieża is over 4,300 zł, making it harder to reach than in Poznań.
Timeline
Business Insider Polska publishes the study on middle-class thresholds.
“Nasze wyliczenia dość wyraźnie wskazują też, że coraz mniej prawdy jest w stereotypowym podziale na 'Polskę A' i na 'Polskę B'.”
Background
The study analyzed the minimum net salary required for a single person to be considered middle class in various Polish municipalities.
Why it matters
The findings challenge the traditional division between wealthy and poor regions, showing that wealth is distributed in unexpected places.