Moving to Poland from Georgia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Georgia to Poland — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Georgia to Poland, you would find that Poland is 24.6% cheaper than Georgia. A $75,000 salary in Georgia would need to be roughly PLN215,188 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 72°F in Atlanta, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Georgia to Poland.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 PLN215,188

To maintain the same standard of living in Poland

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 22.1% less

Groceries

pay 37.4% less

Transportation

pay 5.8% more

Housing

pay 37.7% less

Childcare

pay 63.9% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 34.0% 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 26% less than cities in Georgia.

Georgia

Marietta 70%
Savannah 66%
Athens 56%
Augusta 55%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Georgia to Poland, based on official data.

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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Georgia to Poland.

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

GA
37.0%
PL
23.1%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

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

share of households with internet

GA
89.5%
PL
85.0%

Georgia 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

GA
3.3%
PL
2.9%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$61,706
PL
$44,100

Poland generally does better on employment & economy, though Georgia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

GA
75.6 yrs
PL
78.8 yrs

Poland performs significantly better than Georgia 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.

Atlanta Rain: 49.7 in/yr (1263 mm)
72° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Atlanta Warsaw
Jan–Mar 58°/39°F (14°/4°C) 38°/26°F (3°/-3°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) 66°/46°F (19°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/69°F (30°/20°C) 72°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 64°/45°F (17°/7°C) 44°/33°F (7°/1°C)
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Month Atlanta Warsaw
Jan 52°/34°F (11.3°/1.3°C) 33°/24°F (0.7°/-4.4°C)
Feb 57°/38°F (13.7°/3.2°C) 36°/25°F (2.1°/-3.9°C)
Mar 65°/44°F (18.1°/6.7°C) 44°/30°F (6.9°/-0.9°C)
Apr 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.8°C) 57°/38°F (13.9°/3.6°C)
May 80°/60°F (26.6°/15.7°C) 68°/47°F (19.8°/8.6°C)
Jun 86°/68°F (30.2°/20.1°C) 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C)
Jul 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.8°C) 76°/57°F (24.6°/13.7°C)
Aug 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/13.0°C)
Sep 82°/65°F (27.9°/18.2°C) 65°/48°F (18.4°/9.0°C)
Oct 73°/54°F (22.6°/12.2°C) 55°/40°F (12.8°/4.7°C)
Nov 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.9°C) 43°/33°F (5.9°/0.5°C)
Dec 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.5°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 Georgia?

Yes — Poland is on average about 23% cheaper than Georgia. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Poland?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly PLN53,797 in Poland on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Poland?

Usually fine from major cities in Poland. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Poland compared to Georgia?

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

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

The average high temperature in Warsaw is 55°F, compared to 72°F in Atlanta. Warsaw receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Atlanta gets 49.7 in.

What language do they speak in Poland?

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

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At a Glance

PL
Population 9,687,653 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