Moving to Poland from Arkansas

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Arkansas to Poland, you would find that Poland is 19.2% cheaper than Arkansas. A $75,000 salary in Arkansas would need to be roughly PLN246,238 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 72°F in Little Rock, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 PLN246,238

To maintain the same standard of living in Poland

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 24.9% less

Groceries

pay 31.1% less

Transportation

pay 25.8% more

Housing

pay 31.6% less

Childcare

pay 62.9% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 29.6% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 USD = 3.71 PLN (June 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.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
18,035 ↑ 34% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Poland · UN DESA

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 Arkansas.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

AR
38.3%
PL
23.1%

Poland performs significantly better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

AR
84.9%
PL
85.0%

Poland performs significantly better than Arkansas across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AR
4.2%
PL
2.9%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

AR
$47,319
PL
$44,100

Poland generally does better on employment & economy, though Arkansas leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

AR
73.8 yrs
PL
78.8 yrs

Poland performs significantly better than Arkansas across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Little Rock Rain: 50.0 in/yr (1271 mm)
72° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Little Rock Warsaw
Jan–Mar 56°/38°F (13°/3°C) 38°/26°F (3°/-3°C)
Apr–Jun 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) 66°/46°F (19°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) 72°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) 44°/33°F (7°/1°C)
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Month Little Rock Warsaw
Jan 49°/33°F (9.7°/0.4°C) 33°/24°F (0.7°/-4.4°C)
Feb 54°/36°F (12.4°/2.4°C) 36°/25°F (2.1°/-3.9°C)
Mar 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.8°C) 44°/30°F (6.9°/-0.9°C)
Apr 73°/53°F (22.7°/11.6°C) 57°/38°F (13.9°/3.6°C)
May 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.4°C) 68°/47°F (19.8°/8.6°C)
Jun 88°/69°F (31.2°/20.7°C) 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C)
Jul 92°/73°F (33.4°/22.7°C) 76°/57°F (24.6°/13.7°C)
Aug 92°/72°F (33.3°/22.2°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/13.0°C)
Sep 84°/65°F (29.1°/18.1°C) 65°/48°F (18.4°/9.0°C)
Oct 73°/54°F (23.0°/12.3°C) 55°/40°F (12.8°/4.7°C)
Nov 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.6°C) 43°/33°F (5.9°/0.5°C)
Dec 51°/35°F (10.7°/1.7°C) 35°/26°F (1.6°/-3.1°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Institute of Meteorology and Water Management Institute of Meteorology and Water Management

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Poland

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Poland without a visa.
Poland passport

Poland passport holder visiting United States

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Poland passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United States.

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 Arkansas?

On average Poland is about 12% less expensive than Arkansas, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Poland?

Budget about PLN61,560 for 3 months in Poland (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Poland?

From major Poland cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Arkansas and Poland are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Poland compared to Arkansas?

Poland performs significantly better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Warsaw is 55°F, compared to 72°F in Little Rock. Warsaw receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Little Rock gets 50.0 in.

What language do they speak in Poland?

The official language in Poland is Polish. In Arkansas, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

PL
Population 2,915,918 38,093,101
Currency United States Dollar ($) Polish Zloty (PLN)
Languages English Polish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +48
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 112