Moving to Poland from Bosnia and Herzegovina
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Poland — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Poland, you would find that Poland is 43.9% more expensive than Bosnia and Herzegovina overall. A BAM130,000 salary in Bosnia and Herzegovina would need to be roughly PLN418,000 in Poland to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Polish.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 31.6% more
Groceries
pay 1.9% less
Transportation
pay 0.1% more
Housing
pay 2.3 times more
Childcare
pay 29.6% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 56.5% 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.
What salary do you need in Poland?
What does your salary buy?
BAM130,000 → PLN418,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Poland
Calculate with your salary →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 15% more than cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Poland, based on official data.
people born in Bosnia and Herzegovina live in Poland · UN DESA
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Poland.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Poland performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Poland leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
Poland generally does better on employment & economy, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in top income tax 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
Poland performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2021), Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina (2016), Ministry of Finance, Poland (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Poland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Sarajevo | Warsaw |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C) | 38°/26°F (3°/-3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) | 66°/46°F (19°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/56°F (26°/13°C) | 72°/53°F (22°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/37°F (11°/3°C) | 44°/33°F (7°/1°C) |
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| Month | Sarajevo | Warsaw |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C) | 33°/24°F (0.7°/-4.4°C) |
| Feb | 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C) | 36°/25°F (2.1°/-3.9°C) |
| Mar | 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C) | 44°/30°F (6.9°/-0.9°C) |
| Apr | 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C) | 57°/38°F (13.9°/3.6°C) |
| May | 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C) | 68°/47°F (19.8°/8.6°C) |
| Jun | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C) | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) |
| Jul | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C) | 76°/57°F (24.6°/13.7°C) |
| Aug | 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C) | 65°/48°F (18.4°/9.0°C) |
| Oct | 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C) | 55°/40°F (12.8°/4.7°C) |
| Nov | 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C) | 43°/33°F (5.9°/0.5°C) |
| Dec | 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C) | 35°/26°F (1.6°/-3.1°C) |
Data:
Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Institute of Meteorology and Water Management
Can you move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Poland?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bosnia and Herzegovina 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.
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Poland
Visa Free
Poland passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina
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 Bosnia and Herzegovina?
No — Poland is on average about 44% more expensive than Bosnia and Herzegovina. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Poland?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly PLN104,500 in Poland on a BAM130,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Poland?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Poland has 25.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Poland safe for expats?
Poland performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Poland is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
How is healthcare in Poland compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Poland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 40.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Poland, compared to 25.8 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Poland scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 66).
What's the weather like in Poland compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The average high temperature in Warsaw is 55°F, compared to 62°F in Sarajevo. Warsaw receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Sarajevo gets 37.4 in.
What language do they speak in Poland?
The official language in Poland is Polish. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.
