Moving to Poland from Indonesia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Indonesia to Poland? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Indonesia to Poland, you would find that Poland is 2.3 times more expensive than Indonesia overall. A IDR1,345,683,750 salary in Indonesia would need to be roughly PLN476,785 in Poland to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Polish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Warsaw averages 55°F vs 89°F in Jakarta, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Indonesia and Poland.
What does your salary buy?
IDR1,345,683,750 → PLN476,785
To maintain the same standard of living in Poland
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Restaurants
pay 4.2 times more
Groceries
pay 20.2% more
Transportation
pay 2.2 times more
Housing
pay 2.7 times more
Childcare
pay 2.4 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 94.0% more
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 69% more than cities in Indonesia.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Indonesia to Poland.
people moved from Indonesia to Poland · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Poland compared to Indonesia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Indonesia generally does better on safety, though Poland leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Poland leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Indonesia generally does better on environment, though Poland leads in air pollution deaths.
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
Poland generally does better on infrastructure, though Indonesia leads in water stress level.
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
Indonesia generally does better on employment & economy, though Poland leads in unemployment rate.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Poland performs significantly better than Indonesia across all family life metrics.
Data: Direktorat Jenderal Pajak, 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 | Jakarta | Warsaw |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) | 38°/26°F (3°/-3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) | 66°/46°F (19°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) | 72°/53°F (22°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) | 44°/33°F (7°/1°C) |
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| Month | Jakarta | Warsaw |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) | 33°/24°F (0.7°/-4.4°C) |
| Feb | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) | 36°/25°F (2.1°/-3.9°C) |
| Mar | 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) | 44°/30°F (6.9°/-0.9°C) |
| Apr | 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) | 57°/38°F (13.9°/3.6°C) |
| May | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) | 68°/47°F (19.8°/8.6°C) |
| Jun | 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) |
| Jul | 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) | 76°/57°F (24.6°/13.7°C) |
| Aug | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) | 65°/48°F (18.4°/9.0°C) |
| Oct | 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) | 55°/40°F (12.8°/4.7°C) |
| Nov | 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) | 43°/33°F (5.9°/0.5°C) |
| Dec | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) | 35°/26°F (1.6°/-3.1°C) |
Data:
Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG),
Institute of Meteorology and Water Management
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Indonesia 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.
Indonesia passport holder visiting Poland
Visa Required
Poland passport holder visiting Indonesia
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Indonesia?
On average Poland is around 68% pricier than Indonesia, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Poland?
Budget about PLN119,196 for 3 months in Poland (based on a IDR1,345,683,750 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?
Indonesia generally does better on safety, though Poland leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Poland is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Indonesia. About 11% of people in Poland feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Poland compared to Indonesia?
Indonesia 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 6.9 in Indonesia. Poland scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Indonesia: 55).
What's the weather like in Poland compared to Indonesia?
The average high temperature in Warsaw is 55°F, compared to 89°F in Jakarta. Warsaw receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Jakarta gets 65.2 in.
What language do they speak in Poland?
The official language in Poland is Polish. In Indonesia, the official language is Indonesian.
