Moving to Poland from France
What to Expect
Considering a move from France to Poland? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from France to Poland, you would find that Poland is 28.2% cheaper than France overall. A €64,750 salary in France would need to be roughly PLN214,709 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 France and Poland.
What does your salary buy?
€64,750 → PLN214,709
To maintain the same standard of living in Poland
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 29.6% less
Groceries
pay 39.7% less
Transportation
pay 30.1% less
Housing
pay 11.8% less
Childcare
pay 39.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 33.3% 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.
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 18% less than cities in France.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from France to Poland.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Poland compared to France.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
France generally does better on safety, though Poland leads in homicide rate.
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 France leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
France performs better than Poland across all environment metrics.
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
France 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Poland generally does better on employment & economy, though France leads in gdp per capita.
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
France performs better than Poland across all family life metrics.
Data: Direction Générale des Finances Publiques, 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 | Paris | Warsaw |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 48°/38°F (9°/3°C) | 38°/26°F (3°/-3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) | 66°/46°F (19°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 74°/58°F (23°/14°C) | 72°/53°F (22°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 52°/43°F (11°/6°C) | 44°/33°F (7°/1°C) |
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| Month | Paris | Warsaw |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°/36°F (6.9°/2.5°C) | 33°/24°F (0.7°/-4.4°C) |
| Feb | 47°/37°F (8.2°/2.8°C) | 36°/25°F (2.1°/-3.9°C) |
| Mar | 53°/41°F (11.8°/5.1°C) | 44°/30°F (6.9°/-0.9°C) |
| Apr | 58°/44°F (14.7°/6.8°C) | 57°/38°F (13.9°/3.6°C) |
| May | 66°/51°F (19.0°/10.5°C) | 68°/47°F (19.8°/8.6°C) |
| Jun | 71°/56°F (21.8°/13.3°C) | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) |
| Jul | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.5°C) | 76°/57°F (24.6°/13.7°C) |
| Aug | 76°/60°F (24.6°/15.4°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 69°/54°F (20.8°/12.5°C) | 65°/48°F (18.4°/9.0°C) |
| Oct | 60°/49°F (15.8°/9.2°C) | 55°/40°F (12.8°/4.7°C) |
| Nov | 51°/42°F (10.4°/5.3°C) | 43°/33°F (5.9°/0.5°C) |
| Dec | 46°/38°F (7.8°/3.6°C) | 35°/26°F (1.6°/-3.1°C) |
Data:
Météo-France,
Institute of Meteorology and Water Management
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between France 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.
France passport holder visiting Poland
Visa Free
Poland passport holder visiting France
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 France?
On average Poland is about 24% less expensive than France, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Poland?
Budget about PLN53,677 for 3 months in Poland (based on a €64,750 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?
France generally does better on safety, though Poland leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Poland is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in France. About 11% of people in Poland feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Poland compared to France?
Poland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though France leads in health coverage index. There are 33.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Poland, compared to 33.4 in France. Poland scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (France: 85).
What's the weather like in Poland compared to France?
The average high temperature in Warsaw is 55°F, compared to 60°F in Paris. Warsaw receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Paris gets 25.6 in.
What language do they speak in Poland?
The official language in Poland is Polish. In France, the official language is French.
