Moving to Poland from Argentina

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Argentina to Poland? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Argentina to Poland, you would find that Poland is 5.7% more expensive than Argentina overall. A ARS110,000,000 salary in Argentina would need to be roughly PLN300,000 in Poland to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Polish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Warsaw averages 55°F vs 73°F in Buenos Aires, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Argentina and Poland.

What does your salary buy?

ARS110,000,000 → PLN300,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Poland

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 27.2% less

Groceries

pay 14.4% less

Transportation

pay 17.7% more

Housing

pay 35.6% more

Childcare

pay 29.2% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 0.5% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 ARS = 0.0026 PLN (October 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

Cost of living by city

Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).

On average, cities in Poland cost about 6% less than cities in Argentina.

Argentina

Rosario 40%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Argentina to Poland.

Moved in 2021
137 ↑ 18% vs 2020

people moved from Argentina to Poland · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Poland?

Top countries of origin for Poland's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Poland compared to Argentina.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

AR
4.5
PL
0.8
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

AR
48%
PL
11%

Poland generally does better on safety, though Argentina leads in feel safe walking at night.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

AR
$3,089
PL
$3,939
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

AR
51.1
PL
40.3

Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Poland leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AR
29.0
PL
41.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AR
4.0t
PL
7.5t

Argentina performs better than Poland across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AR
26.1
PL
25.4
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AR
10.5%
PL
32.5%

Argentina generally does better on infrastructure, though Poland leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AR
7.1%
PL
3.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

AR
$14,898
PL
$28,420

Poland performs significantly better than Argentina across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

AR
77.5 yrs
PL
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AR
8.0
PL
3.6

Poland generally does better on family life, though Argentina leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2016–2022), World Health Organization (2024), Federal Administration of Public Revenue (2016), Ministry of Finance, Poland (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Buenos Aires Rain: 48.7 in/yr (1237 mm)
73° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

Warsaw Rain: 20.9 in/yr (532 mm)
55° / 40°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Buenos Aires Warsaw
Jan–Mar 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) 38°/26°F (3°/-3°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/52°F (19°/11°C) 66°/46°F (19°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 64°/48°F (17°/9°C) 72°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 44°/33°F (7°/1°C)
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Month Buenos Aires Warsaw
Jan 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) 33°/24°F (0.7°/-4.4°C)
Feb 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C) 36°/25°F (2.1°/-3.9°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C) 44°/30°F (6.9°/-0.9°C)
Apr 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C) 57°/38°F (13.9°/3.6°C)
May 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C) 68°/47°F (19.8°/8.6°C)
Jun 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C) 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C)
Jul 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C) 76°/57°F (24.6°/13.7°C)
Aug 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/13.0°C)
Sep 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C) 65°/48°F (18.4°/9.0°C)
Oct 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C) 55°/40°F (12.8°/4.7°C)
Nov 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 43°/33°F (5.9°/0.5°C)
Dec 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C) 35°/26°F (1.6°/-3.1°C)

Data: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Servicio Meteorológico Nacional, Institute of Meteorology and Water Management Institute of Meteorology and Water Management

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Argentina and Poland. To live, work, or study long-term in Poland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Poland's immigration authority.

Argentina passport

Argentina passport holder visiting Poland

Visa Free
Argentina passport holders can enter Poland without a visa.
Poland passport

Poland passport holder visiting Argentina

Visa Free
Poland passport holders can enter Argentina without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Poland than Argentina?

On average Poland is around 6% pricier than Argentina, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Poland?

Budget about PLN75,000 for 3 months in Poland (based on a ARS110,000,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Poland?

Connectivity is usually fine (Poland: 25.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Poland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Poland safe for expats?

Poland generally does better on safety, though Argentina leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Poland is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.5 in Argentina. About 11% of people in Poland feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Poland compared to Argentina?

Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Poland leads in health coverage index. There are 40.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Poland, compared to 51.1 in Argentina. Poland scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Argentina: 79).

What's the weather like in Poland compared to Argentina?

The average high temperature in Warsaw is 55°F, compared to 73°F in Buenos Aires. Warsaw receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Buenos Aires gets 48.7 in.

What language do they speak in Poland?

The official language in Poland is Polish. In Argentina, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

AR PL
Population 45,851,378 36,435,861
Currency Argentine Peso (ARS) Polish Zloty (PLN)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish Polish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +54 +48
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112