Moving to Poland from Belarus
What to Expect
Considering a move from Belarus to Poland? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Belarus to Poland, you would find that Poland is 2.1 times more expensive than Belarus overall. A BYN214,615 salary in Belarus would need to be roughly PLN493,521 in Poland to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Polish.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Belarus and Poland.
What does your salary buy?
BYN214,615 → PLN493,521
To maintain the same standard of living in Poland
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.7 times more
Groceries
pay 64.9% more
Transportation
pay 2.2 times more
Housing
pay 3.0 times more
Childcare
pay 13.7% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.5 times more
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 Belarus to Poland.
people moved from Belarus to Poland · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Poland compared to Belarus.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Poland performs significantly better than Belarus across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Poland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belarus leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Belarus generally does better on environment, though Poland leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Belarus generally does better on infrastructure, though Poland leads in electricity per capita.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Belarus generally does better on employment & economy, though Poland leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Belarus generally does better on family life, though Poland leads in life expectancy.
Data: Ministry for Taxes and Levies of the Republic of Belarus, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Minsk | Warsaw |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 29°/18°F (-1°/-8°C) | 38°/26°F (3°/-3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) | 66°/46°F (19°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 68°/51°F (20°/11°C) | 72°/53°F (22°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 39°/30°F (4°/-1°C) | 44°/33°F (7°/1°C) |
View all months
| Month | Minsk | Warsaw |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°/14°F (-4.2°/-9.8°C) | 33°/24°F (0.7°/-4.4°C) |
| Feb | 28°/16°F (-2.5°/-8.9°C) | 36°/25°F (2.1°/-3.9°C) |
| Mar | 36°/23°F (2.4°/-4.8°C) | 44°/30°F (6.9°/-0.9°C) |
| Apr | 52°/35°F (10.9°/1.8°C) | 57°/38°F (13.9°/3.6°C) |
| May | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) | 68°/47°F (19.8°/8.6°C) |
| Jun | 70°/52°F (21.3°/11.1°C) | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) |
| Jul | 72°/55°F (22.3°/12.6°C) | 76°/57°F (24.6°/13.7°C) |
| Aug | 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.7°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 62°/46°F (16.5°/7.8°C) | 65°/48°F (18.4°/9.0°C) |
| Oct | 50°/38°F (9.9°/3.3°C) | 55°/40°F (12.8°/4.7°C) |
| Nov | 38°/30°F (3.1°/-1.3°C) | 43°/33°F (5.9°/0.5°C) |
| Dec | 29°/21°F (-1.5°/-6.2°C) | 35°/26°F (1.6°/-3.1°C) |
Data:
Republican center for hydrometeorology, control of radioactive contamination and enviromental monitoring,
Institute of Meteorology and Water Management
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belarus 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.
Belarus passport holder visiting Poland
Visa Required
Poland passport holder visiting Belarus
Visa FreeData: 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 Belarus?
On average Poland is around 73% pricier than Belarus, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Poland?
Budget about PLN123,380 for 3 months in Poland (based on a BYN214,615 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: 23.0 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 performs significantly better than Belarus across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Poland is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Belarus.
How is healthcare in Poland compared to Belarus?
Poland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belarus leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Poland, compared to 44.7 in Belarus. Poland scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belarus: 79).
What's the weather like in Poland compared to Belarus?
The average high temperature in Warsaw is 55°F, compared to 50°F in Minsk. Warsaw receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Minsk gets 26.7 in.
What language do they speak in Poland?
The official language in Poland is Polish. In Belarus, the official languages are Belarusian and Russian.
