Moving to Poland from Guinea-Bissau

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Guinea-Bissau to Poland, and you’d need to navigate life in Polish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Warsaw averages 55°F vs 90°F in Bissau, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Guinea-Bissau to Poland.

Moved in 2021
3 ↑ 200% vs 2020

people moved from Guinea-Bissau to Poland · OECD (latest data available)

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 Guinea-Bissau.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GW
1.1
PL
0.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GW
30.5
PL
6.5

Poland performs significantly better than Guinea-Bissau across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

GW
$247
PL
$3,939
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GW
2.1
PL
33.9

Guinea-Bissau generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Poland leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GW
89.0
PL
41.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GW
0.2t
PL
7.6t

Guinea-Bissau generally does better on environment, though Poland leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GW
0.2
PL
23.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GW
1.5%
PL
32.1%

Poland generally does better on infrastructure, though Guinea-Bissau leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GW
3.2%
PL
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GW
$2,400
PL
$44,100

Poland performs significantly better than Guinea-Bissau across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GW
63.7 yrs
PL
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GW
49.0
PL
4.2

Poland performs significantly better than Guinea-Bissau across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bissau Rain: 69.1 in/yr (1756 mm)
90° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bissau Warsaw
Jan–Mar 92°/67°F (33°/20°C) 38°/26°F (3°/-3°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/66°F (33°/19°C) 66°/46°F (19°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/68°F (30°/20°C) 72°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 90°/69°F (32°/21°C) 44°/33°F (7°/1°C)
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Month Bissau Warsaw
Jan 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.4°C) 33°/24°F (0.7°/-4.4°C)
Feb 96°/72°F (35.4°/22.0°C) 36°/25°F (2.1°/-3.9°C)
Mar 90°/63°F (32.1°/17.1°C) 44°/30°F (6.9°/-0.9°C)
Apr 92°/64°F (33.4°/17.7°C) 57°/38°F (13.9°/3.6°C)
May 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.3°C) 68°/47°F (19.8°/8.6°C)
Jun 89°/68°F (31.4°/20.0°C) 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C)
Jul 88°/68°F (30.9°/20.1°C) 76°/57°F (24.6°/13.7°C)
Aug 86°/68°F (30.2°/20.2°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/13.0°C)
Sep 86°/67°F (30.0°/19.3°C) 65°/48°F (18.4°/9.0°C)
Oct 90°/69°F (32.2°/20.5°C) 55°/40°F (12.8°/4.7°C)
Nov 90°/69°F (32.2°/20.6°C) 43°/33°F (5.9°/0.5°C)
Dec 35°/26°F (1.6°/-3.1°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia da Guiné-Bissau Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia da Guiné-Bissau, Institute of Meteorology and Water Management Institute of Meteorology and Water Management

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guinea-Bissau 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.

Guinea-Bissau passport

Guinea-Bissau passport holder visiting Poland

Visa Required
Guinea-Bissau passport holders need a visa to enter Poland.
Poland passport

Poland passport holder visiting Guinea-Bissau

Visa on Arrival
Poland passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

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?

Poland performs significantly better than Guinea-Bissau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Poland is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Guinea-Bissau.

How is healthcare in Poland compared to Guinea-Bissau?

Guinea-Bissau generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Poland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 33.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Poland, compared to 2.1 in Guinea-Bissau. Poland scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guinea-Bissau: 37).

What's the weather like in Poland compared to Guinea-Bissau?

The average high temperature in Warsaw is 55°F, compared to 90°F in Bissau. Warsaw receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Bissau gets 69.1 in.

What language do they speak in Poland?

The official language in Poland is Polish. In Guinea-Bissau, the official languages are Portuguese and Upper Guinea Creole.

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At a Glance

GW PL
Population 2,026,778 38,093,101
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Polish Zloty (PLN)
Languages Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole Polish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +245 +48
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112