Moving to Poland from Florida

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Florida to Poland, you would find that Poland is 26.8% cheaper than Florida. A $75,000 salary in Florida would need to be roughly PLN198,082 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 80°F in Tallahassee, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 PLN198,082

To maintain the same standard of living in Poland

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 30.2% less

Groceries

pay 43.1% less

Transportation

pay 4.4% more

Housing

pay 40.5% less

Childcare

pay 60.8% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 32.6% 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.

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 34% less than cities in Florida.

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Florida 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 Florida.

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

FL
32.6%
PL
23.1%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

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

share of households with internet

FL
90.4%
PL
85.0%

Florida performs better than Poland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

FL
4.4%
PL
2.9%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

FL
$57,636
PL
$44,100

Florida generally does better on employment & economy, though Poland leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

FL
77.5 yrs
PL
78.8 yrs

Poland performs significantly better than Florida 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.

Tallahassee Rain: 59.2 in/yr (1504 mm)
80° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tallahassee Warsaw
Jan–Mar 68°/43°F (20°/6°C) 38°/26°F (3°/-3°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) 66°/46°F (19°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/71°F (33°/22°C) 72°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/48°F (23°/9°C) 44°/33°F (7°/1°C)
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Month Tallahassee Warsaw
Jan 64°/39°F (17.5°/3.9°C) 33°/24°F (0.7°/-4.4°C)
Feb 67°/42°F (19.7°/5.5°C) 36°/25°F (2.1°/-3.9°C)
Mar 74°/47°F (23.2°/8.4°C) 44°/30°F (6.9°/-0.9°C)
Apr 80°/52°F (26.6°/11.3°C) 57°/38°F (13.9°/3.6°C)
May 87°/62°F (30.6°/16.4°C) 68°/47°F (19.8°/8.6°C)
Jun 91°/69°F (32.8°/20.8°C) 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C)
Jul 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.2°C) 76°/57°F (24.6°/13.7°C)
Aug 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.3°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/13.0°C)
Sep 88°/68°F (31.3°/20.1°C) 65°/48°F (18.4°/9.0°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.4°/14.1°C) 55°/40°F (12.8°/4.7°C)
Nov 73°/47°F (22.8°/8.6°C) 43°/33°F (5.9°/0.5°C)
Dec 65°/41°F (18.5°/5.1°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 Florida?

On average Poland is about 29% less expensive than Florida, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Poland?

Budget about PLN49,520 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 Florida and Poland are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Poland compared to Florida?

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

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

The average high temperature in Warsaw is 55°F, compared to 80°F in Tallahassee. Warsaw receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Tallahassee gets 59.2 in.

What language do they speak in Poland?

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

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At a Glance

PL
Population 18,801,310 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