- Ivan Dlouhy
Since moving to Warsaw, I have been able to make some great friends and attend InterNations events with other expats who understand what it's like to be so far from home.
Living in Kalisz
Situated in central Poland, Kalisz is known for being the ‘oldest city in Poland’ with a fantastic history as well as being a highly industrial area. Evidence dates the city back as far as the 9th century and today it is known for having a number of high profile enterprises as well as excellent educational facilities. For expats living in Kalisz, there are plenty of artefacts and architectural structures to see, despite the effect of World War II on the city. The city managed to preserve a number of important buildings including the St. Nicholas Cathedral, known to be the oldest church in Poland, as well as the Old Market Square and Town Hall which date back to the 1920s. There are also many beautiful restored buildings and houses to see which makes the city center a desirable place for every expatriate living in Kalisz.
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Moving to Kalisz
Expatriates looking to move to Kalisz will benefit from its proximity to other cities in Poland, including Warsaw (250km) and Lodz (approximately 100km away) and Wroclaw (100km). The city has great public transport links with a large railway station providing easy access to other areas of Poland. Those who are moving to Kalisz with families will find that there are a number of excellent educational institutions, as well as a number universities providing specialist education in areas such as Science, Technology and Economics. The cost of living in Kalisz is slightly higher than in other areas of Poland, but the overall cost of living is nevertheless much lower than in a number of other countries in Europe. The climate in Kalisz tends to be quite cold with a lot of rain, but temperatures are much warmer over the summer months. Expats moving to Kalisz should sign up to InterNations in order to connect with other expatriates who may be able to provide information about moving to the city as well as offer advice where needed.
Working in Kalisz
Kalisz is known for being an industrial center, and expatriates working in Kalisz may be able to find work in one of the many manufacturing companies that exist in the area including food processing, clothing manufacturing, and soft drink production. There are also airplane engine factories in the area which employ skilled engineers. Expats seeking work in Kalisz may be able to source work in the education sector, with the city boasting many established, regarded institutions including colleges and universities. To get a better idea of what it is like to find work in Kalisz as an expatriate, as well as more general information about the area, expats should join InterNations. Our online expat community can help to put you in touch with other expats who could provide useful, informed advice on a number of topics, and make the process of moving to Kalisz much easier.
- Ivan Dlouhy
Since moving to Warsaw, I have been able to make some great friends and attend InterNations events with other expats who understand what it's like to be so far from home.
- Raquel Santos
During my first month in Warsaw, I attended an InterNations event and immediately felt as if I had acquired a great network of expats contacts and new friends.
