Essentials
- City
- Toruń, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland
- Population
- Approximately 197,000
- Internet Speed
- Average 120 Mbps; fiber optic widely available via Orange or UPC
- Currency & Banking
- Polish Złoty (PLN); 1 EUR ≈ 4.35 PLN, 1 USD ≈ 4.05 PLN
- Tap Water
- Safe and drinkable; high quality mineral content
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/E sockets
- SIM Card
- Orange, Play, T-Mobile, Plus. Pre-paid cards available at Żabka for ~20 PLN
- Banking for Expats
- mBank, PKO BP, Revolut (highly accepted), and Wise
- Accommodation
- Monthly rentals via Otodom or OLX; Airbnb for short-term stays
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, card and BLIK payments are standard even in small kiosks
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb, Booking.com, and local apartments (Apartamenty Toruń)
- Budget Accommodation
- Hostel Freedom (Rynek Staromiejski), approx. 70-90 PLN per night
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Old Town (Stare Miasto) - UNESCO heritage site near the Vistula river
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Bydgoskie Przedmieście (Historic villas, green areas) or Mokre (modern amenities)
Other Services and Amenities
- Tech Repair Services
- Serwis Laptopów (ul. Mickiewicza)
- Parcel Delivery Service
- InPost Paczkomaty (found on nearly every street corner)
- Table Tennis Spots
- UCS UMK Toruń (University Sports Center)
- Language Classes
- SJO UMK (University Language Center) or Empik School
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Książnica Kopernikańska (Regional Library)
- Community Centers
- Dom Muz (Local culture centers across different districts)
- Gaming Lounges
- Cybermachina Game Pub (ul. Łazienna 13)
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Hit Casino (Hotel Bulwar)
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Business Link Toruń (ul. Łokietka 5) - approx. 600 PLN/month
- Best Cafe for Work
- Pers Cafe (ul. Mostowa 6) or Bread House Cafe (ul. Fosa Staromiejska 2)
- Networking Events
- Geek Girls Carrots Toruń, Startup Toruń at the Toruń Technology Park
- Social Events for Expats
- Expats in Torun Facebook Group; Tandem Language Exchange meetings at Wejściówka
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Bolt, Uber, and iTaxi
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Toruński Rower Miejski (TRM) - city bikes; Bolt/Tier for e-scooters
- Best Beach Nearby
- Wild Beach (Dzika Plaża) on the Vistula; or Lake Chełmżyńskie (20km away)
- Top Regional Airline
- LOT Polish Airlines
- Top International Airline
- Lufthansa, Ryanair/Wizz Air (via Bydgoszcz BZG or Gdańsk GDN)
- Highway Access
- A1 Motorway (AmberOne) connecting North and South
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Toruń Główny (South of the river, connected by frequent buses)
- Public Transport Passes
- MZK Toruń; Monthly pass approx. 100 PLN via Mobilet app
- Regional Travel
- PKP Intercity trains to Warsaw (2.5h) and Gdańsk (2h)
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Wojewódzki Szpital Zespolony (ul. św. Józefa 53-59)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Stan Harmonii (ul. Mickiewicza) or Yoga Loft Toruń
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- CityFit (ul. Grudziądzka 1) - open 24/7, approx. 120 PLN/month
- Laundry Services
- Pralnia Panda (various malls) or Self-service 'Speed Queen' style spots nearby
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Pyszne.pl, Wolt, and Glovo
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Toruń Gingerbread (Pierniki) and Pierogi at Pierogarnia Stary Młyn
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Chwast Prast (Vegetarian), Karotka (Vegan lunch deals)
- Best Dessert Spots
- Cukiernia Lenkiewicz (Iconic ice cream at Wielkie Garbary)
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Targowisko Miejskie (City Market at ul. Chełmińska)
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Allegro.pl (Poland's Amazon), Amazon.pl
- Grocery Delivery
- Frisco.pl, Barbora, or Biedronka via Glovo
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Old Town Square (Rynek Staromiejski) and ul. Szeroka
- Local Brewery
- Jan Olbracht Browar Staromiejski (ul. Szczytna 15)
- Wine Bars
- Eden Wine Bar (ul. Szczytna)
- Street Food Stalls
- Zapiekanki at the corner of Chełmińska and Rynek
- Popular International Cuisine
- Airolo (Italian), Monka (Modern Polish/Fusion)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Old Town Hall, Copernicus House, Leaning Tower of Toruń
- Museums & Art Venues
- Centrum Sztuki Współczesnej (CSW) Znaki Czasu
- Historical Sites
- Teutonic Castle Ruins (Zamek Krzyżacki)
- Religious Sites
- Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and St. John the Evangelist
- Annual Events
- Bella Skyway Festival (Light art) in August
- Cultural Districts
- Stare Miasto (Old Town)
- Theater Venues
- Teatr Wilama Horzycy (Plac Teatralny 1)
- Local Markets
- Antiques market at Rynek Nowomiejski (first Sunday of the month)
- Music Scene
- Lizard King Toruń (Rock/Live music), Od Nowa (Student/Alternative)
- Street Art
- Murals in the Bydgoskie Przedmieście district
- Cooking Classes
- Gingerbread baking workshops at the Living Museum of Gingerbread
- Art Galleries
- Wozownia Art Gallery (ul. Rabiańska 20)
- Historic Buildings
- Artus Court (Dwór Artusa)
- Local Heritage
- Nicolaus Copernicus heritage - 'Stopped the Sun, moved the Earth'
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Barbarka Forest Park (Leśnictwo Barbarka) - ropes course and hiking
- National Parks Nearby
- Bory Tucholskie National Park (approx. 1.5 hours drive)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Vistula River Boulevards (Bulwar Filadelfijski)
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Panorama Torunia Platform (across the river in the Majdany district)
- Birdwatching Locations
- Kępa Bazarowa nature reserve on the Vistula island
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Designated areas in Barbarka Forest Park
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 11,500 PLN per m² (e.g., 30 m² = 345,000 PLN)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 8,500 PLN per m² (e.g., 30 m² = 255,000 PLN)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 10,500 PLN per m² (e.g., 50 m² = 525,000 PLN)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 8,000 PLN per m² (e.g., 50 m² = 400,000 PLN)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 9,500 PLN per m² (e.g., 70 m² = 665,000 PLN)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 7,500 PLN per m² (e.g., 70 m² = 525,000 PLN)
- Corporate Tax
- 19% standard, 9% reduced for small businesses
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 19% standard rate
- Tax System
- Tax residency based on 183 days; worldwide income for residents
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 32% for income exceeding 120,000 PLN
- VAT
- 23% standard rate
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, applicable to foreign entities controlled by Polish residents
- Property Tax
- Yes, calculated per m², very low (approx. 1 PLN per m² for residential)
- Property Transaction Tax
- 2% PCC tax on secondary market purchases
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- IP Box (5% tax) or Lump Sum (Ryczałt) for specific IT services (8.5% or 12%)