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Poland / Central Europe

Kalisz, Poland City Intelligence

Kalisz is a city in the southern part of the Greater Poland Voivodeship of central-western Poland and the core of the Kalisz-Ostrów agglomeration, with aircraft-component, automotive and food-processing activity, road and rail access toward Poznań and Łódź, and heating-related air-quality context typical of the region. Kalisz is a central europe city of about ~360K metro in Poland. On the composite city-intelligence score, Kalisz sits below the indexed median, with practical gaps to close (67/100).

Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025
Population
~360K metro
View of Kalisz, Poland

Image credit: Image: Fallaner / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Composite profile

Overall score

67/100

Use the Kalisz profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and industrial-economy signals alongside Poznań, Łódź, and other central Polish cities.

Overall67/100
Affordability80/100
Air quality64/100
Energy64/100

Overall city intelligence

Mixed

67/100

Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.

Data confidence

Directional

Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.

Verified utility layers

See country hub

Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.

Kalisz data table

The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.

Kalisz city intelligence data table
MetricValueContext
Overall score67/100Composite score across major city intelligence modules.
Cost of Living80/100Kalisz's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality64/100Kalisz's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy64/100Kalisz's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety67/100Kalisz's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed66/100Kalisz's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk66/100Kalisz's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
Resilience66/100Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context.

Safety

Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.

Safety

Overall safety69/100
Low crime71/100
Personal safety71/100
Night safety66/100
Road safety68/100

Kalisz is estimated to be a generally safe city (69/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.

Quality of Life

A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.

Quality of Life

Quality of life75/100
Healthcare75/100
Education77/100
Green space91/100
Cleanliness73/100
Infrastructure77/100
Mobility63/100

Kalisz has a high quality-of-life estimate (75/100), with notable strengths in healthcare and green space.

Family Friendliness

How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.

Family Friendliness

Family friendliness76/100
Education77/100
Green space91/100
Overall safety69/100

Kalisz scores high for family living (76/100), helped by education access, parks and green space and healthcare.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Digital nomad suitability73/100
Walkability78/100
Cycling63/100
Infrastructure77/100

Kalisz is high for remote workers (73/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

Retirement Suitability

Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.

Retirement Suitability

Retirement suitability75/100
Healthcare75/100
Cleanliness73/100
Outdoor lifestyle53/100

Kalisz is high for retirement (75/100), appealing for healthcare access and affordability.

Emergency and public safety in Kalisz

Local public safety guidance for Kalisz, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.

Verified
Poland emergency contacts
ServiceNumberNotes
European emergency11224/7112 reaches police, fire, and ambulance dispatch across the European Union from any phone, free of charge.

For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Kalisz, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Poland emergency profile.

Public safety sources

Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.

Healthcare and hospitals in Kalisz

Healthcare context for Kalisz, with national-level information from Poland where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.

Unverified

For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Kalisz, see the Poland healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.

Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.

Transport and mobility in Kalisz

Local mobility context for Kalisz, with national-level context from Poland where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.

Unverified

For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Kalisz, see the Poland transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.

Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.

Air quality dataset

Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Kalisz. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.

Air quality dataset for Kalisz

Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025

Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location

Source-attributed values for Kalisz will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.

Kalisz air-quality dataset coverage
MetricValueData yearStatus
Air qualityVerified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location.

Data provenance

Source attribution
  • Global City Intelligence — air-quality dataset

    Verified data unavailable
    Publisher
    Global City Intelligence
    Last verified
    2026-05-16

    The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).

Quick answers

Quick, evidence-based answers about Kalisz drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.

Quick answers about Kalisz

Is Kalisz worth visiting?

Yes — strong quality of life (75/100), with nearby nature such as Barycz Valley Landscape Park, Powidz Landscape Park.

Is Kalisz good for families?

Strong (76/100) on safety, schools and green space.

Is Kalisz affordable?

More affordable than average; about PLN 3,670/month for one person (estimate).

When is the best time to visit Kalisz?

Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.

What are Kalisz's main industries?

Mainly manufacturing, tourism, hospitality.

What is the climate in Kalisz?

A humid continental climate, averaging about 7.1°C.

Does Kalisz have universities?

Higher education is good (62/100).

What is healthcare like in Kalisz?

Healthcare access is good (64/100).

Is Kalisz good for retirement?

Retirement suitability is strong (69/100).

What nature is near Kalisz?

Within ~170 km: Barycz Valley Landscape Park, Powidz Landscape Park.

Explore Kalisz modules

City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.

Cost of Living in Kalisz

Kalisz's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.

Air Quality in Kalisz

Kalisz's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.

Energy in Kalisz

Kalisz's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.

Safety in Kalisz

Kalisz's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.

Internet Speed in Kalisz

Kalisz's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.

Climate Risk in Kalisz

Kalisz's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.

City rankings

Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.

Cost of living in Kalisz

Cost of living estimates for Kalisz — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.

Climate in Kalisz

Climate profile for Kalisz — Humid Continental climate, annual average 7.1°C, comfort score 66/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.

Economy and jobs in Kalisz

Economy and jobs profile for Kalisz — industrial city, economy score 65/100, key industries including manufacturing, tourism, hospitality. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.

Universities and education in Kalisz

Education profile for Kalisz — regional education center, education score 61/100, 4 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.

Healthcare and retirement in Kalisz

Healthcare and retirement profile for Kalisz — healthcare access city, healthcare score 64/100, retirement score 69/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.

Visual guide to Kalisz

Source-attributed visual context for Kalisz using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.

Weekend trip planning guide for Kalisz

Weekend trip planning checklist for Kalisz — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.

Nearby weekend places from Kalisz

Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.

Estimate a monthly budget for Kalisz

Estimate a monthly budget for Kalisz using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.

Plan a trip budget for Kalisz

Plan a trip budget for Kalisz using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.

Nearby cities from Kalisz

Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Kalisz. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.

Konin, Poland

Same region · about 54 km from Kalisz. Explore Konin's city intelligence profile.

Łódź, Poland

Same region · about 95 km from Kalisz. Explore Łódź's city intelligence profile.

Wroclaw, Poland

Same region · about 102 km from Kalisz. Explore Wroclaw's city intelligence profile.

Poznań, Poland

Same region · about 107 km from Kalisz. Explore Poznań's city intelligence profile.

Włocławek, Poland

Same region · about 119 km from Kalisz. Explore Włocławek's city intelligence profile.

Opole, Poland

Same region · about 122 km from Kalisz. Explore Opole's city intelligence profile.

Częstochowa, Poland

Same region · about 128 km from Kalisz. Explore Częstochowa's city intelligence profile.

Płock, Poland

Same region · about 141 km from Kalisz. Explore Płock's city intelligence profile.

Toruń, Poland

Lake cluster · about 145 km from Kalisz. Explore Toruń's city intelligence profile.

Legnica, Poland

Same region · about 146 km from Kalisz. Explore Legnica's city intelligence profile.

Related collections

Regional discovery collections that include Kalisz — named natural regions grouping nearby nature, parks, lakes, coasts, and mountains for local-first day and weekend planning.

Themed collections

Theme-first discovery collections that include Kalisz — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.

Kalisz FAQ

Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Kalisz, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.

Frequently asked questions about Kalisz

Is Kalisz worth visiting?

Kalisz has a high quality-of-life estimate (75/100), with notable strengths in healthcare and green space. Visitors can also reach nature such as Barycz Valley Landscape Park, Powidz Landscape Park and Wielkopolska National Park within weekend range.

What is it like to live in Kalisz?

Kalisz has a high quality-of-life estimate (75/100), with notable strengths in healthcare and green space. It indexes 75/100 for overall quality of life.

How much does it cost to live in Kalisz?

A single resident of Kalisz spends roughly PLN 3,670 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near PLN 1,950. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Poland. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.

What should I know about moving to Kalisz?

Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Kalisz is high for remote workers (73/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

What is the job market like in Kalisz?

Kalisz's labour market is moderate, with opportunities concentrated in manufacturing, tourism and hospitality and technology. Kalisz has a manufacturing-oriented economy with strengths in manufacturing, tourism and hospitality.

Is Kalisz good for digital nomads and remote work?

Kalisz offers solid infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 70/100.

What are the education options in Kalisz?

Kalisz is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Economics, Law and Mathematics.

Is Kalisz a good place to study?

Kalisz offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.

What is healthcare like in Kalisz?

Kalisz has solid baseline healthcare access, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 64/100. Residents have solid access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.

Is Kalisz a good place to retire?

Kalisz offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 69/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.

What is the climate like in Kalisz?

Kalisz has a humid continental climate, averaging about 7.1°C annually with roughly 600 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.

Is Kalisz a safe place to live?

Kalisz is estimated to be a generally safe city (69/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.

How easy is it to get around Kalisz?

Kalisz indexes a walkability score of 78 and a cycling score of 63 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.

What nature and outdoor places are near Kalisz?

Nature destinations within about 170 km of Kalisz include Barycz Valley Landscape Park, Powidz Landscape Park and Wielkopolska National Park. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.

Is Kalisz good for families?

Kalisz scores high for family living (76/100), helped by education access, parks and green space and healthcare.

What outdoor activities are there around Kalisz?

Kalisz rates 53/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 91/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Barycz Valley Landscape Park, Powidz Landscape Park and Wielkopolska National Park supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.

Interpretation

Use the Kalisz profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and industrial-economy signals alongside Poznań, Łódź, and other central Polish cities. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (80/100) and safety (67/100). The area most worth watching is energy (64/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.

Country context is available on the Poland country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Kalisz appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.

Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.

Sources

4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.