Moving to Poland from Florida
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 45.8% cheaper than Florida. A $75,000 salary in Florida would need to be roughly PLN160,000 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 78°F in Jacksonville, making it significantly cooler.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 40.6% less
Groceries
pay 50.7% less
Transportation
pay 9.8% less
Housing
pay 59.1% less
Childcare
pay 67.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 36.8% less
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?
$75,000 → PLN160,000
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 45% less than cities in Florida.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Florida to Poland.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Poland compared to Florida.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Poland performs significantly better than Florida across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Florida performs better than Poland across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Florida generally does better on employment & economy, though Poland leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Poland performs significantly better than Florida across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2024–2025), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), World Health Organization (2024), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
Weather in Poland vs Florida
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Jacksonville | Warsaw |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 68°/47°F (20°/8°C) | 38°/26°F (3°/-3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 83°/64°F (28°/18°C) | 66°/46°F (19°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/73°F (31°/22°C) | 72°/53°F (22°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/54°F (23°/12°C) | 44°/33°F (7°/1°C) |
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| Month | Jacksonville | Warsaw |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/44°F (18.0°/6.6°C) | 33°/24°F (0.7°/-4.4°C) |
| Feb | 67°/46°F (19.5°/7.9°C) | 36°/25°F (2.1°/-3.9°C) |
| Mar | 72°/52°F (22.4°/10.9°C) | 44°/30°F (6.9°/-0.9°C) |
| Apr | 78°/56°F (25.4°/13.6°C) | 57°/38°F (13.9°/3.6°C) |
| May | 84°/64°F (28.9°/17.7°C) | 68°/47°F (19.8°/8.6°C) |
| Jun | 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.7°C) | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) |
| Jul | 90°/73°F (32.4°/22.7°C) | 76°/57°F (24.6°/13.7°C) |
| Aug | 89°/74°F (31.9°/23.1°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 86°/71°F (30.1°/21.6°C) | 65°/48°F (18.4°/9.0°C) |
| Oct | 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.1°C) | 55°/40°F (12.8°/4.7°C) |
| Nov | 73°/53°F (22.9°/11.8°C) | 43°/33°F (5.9°/0.5°C) |
| Dec | 66°/46°F (19.0°/7.9°C) | 35°/26°F (1.6°/-3.1°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Institute of Meteorology and Water Management
Can you move from Florida to Poland?
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 holder visiting Poland
Visa Free
Poland passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 46% less expensive than Florida, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Poland?
Budget about PLN40,000 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 78°F in Jacksonville. Warsaw receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Jacksonville gets 51.7 in.
What language do they speak in Poland?
The official language in Poland is Polish. In Florida, the official language is English.
