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> My point is rather that in Germany at least one can work on their tech stuff

I'd bet Amazon tech workers in Gdańsk and Warsaw have more purchasing power than their German counterparts

Kinda. Germany is not famous for high salaries in tech. This wouldnt apply for Switzerland, UK, Netherlands etc.

iPhones and BMWs are more expensive in Poland than in Germany, potato is cheaper though...

Is rent cheaper?

There is no culture of renting. After fall of communism people went into full capitalism mode but don't have the sophistication to invest into something more complicated than a mortgage and real estate. One gets 20-30 sqm studio for 450-600 eur/month. Basically hotel room with kitchen annex. I think Warsaw took over Berlin already.

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