Moving to Poland from France
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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 €65,850 salary in France would need to be roughly PLN215,685 in Poland to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Polish. A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between France and Poland. What does your salary buy? €65,850 → PLN215,685 To maintain the same standard of living in Poland 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 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. Compare cities head-to-head We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes. What the data shows about people moving from France to Poland. The numbers behind daily life in Poland compared to France. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Data: 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 Poland passport holder visiting France Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. On average Poland is about 24% less expensive than France, with major cities narrowing the gap. Budget about PLN53,921 for 3 months in Poland (based on a €65,850 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees. 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? 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. 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). 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. The official language in Poland is Polish. In France, the official language is French. How Far Will Your Money Go?
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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) View all months
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) 
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