Moving to Poland from New York
What to Expect
Considering a move from New York to Poland? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from New York to Poland, you would find that Poland is 32.4% cheaper than New York. A $75,000 salary in New York would need to be roughly PLN187,667 in Poland to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Polish.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between New York and Poland.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → PLN187,667
To maintain the same standard of living in Poland
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 27.0% less
Groceries
pay 48.3% less
Transportation
pay 6.5% less
Housing
pay 37.1% less
Childcare
pay 74.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 46.5% 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 38% less than cities in New York.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from New York to Poland.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Poland compared to New York.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Poland performs significantly better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
New York 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
share of people below the poverty line
Poland generally does better on employment & economy, though New York leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Poland performs significantly better than New York 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Albany | Warsaw |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 37°/19°F (2°/-7°C) | 38°/26°F (3°/-3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/47°F (20°/8°C) | 66°/46°F (19°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 78°/58°F (26°/14°C) | 72°/53°F (22°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/31°F (9°/-1°C) | 44°/33°F (7°/1°C) |
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| Month | Albany | Warsaw |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°/15°F (-0.8°/-9.7°C) | 33°/24°F (0.7°/-4.4°C) |
| Feb | 35°/17°F (1.4°/-8.2°C) | 36°/25°F (2.1°/-3.9°C) |
| Mar | 44°/26°F (6.9°/-3.5°C) | 44°/30°F (6.9°/-0.9°C) |
| Apr | 58°/37°F (14.6°/2.9°C) | 57°/38°F (13.9°/3.6°C) |
| May | 69°/47°F (20.8°/8.4°C) | 68°/47°F (19.8°/8.6°C) |
| Jun | 78°/56°F (25.5°/13.6°C) | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) |
| Jul | 82°/61°F (27.9°/16.3°C) | 76°/57°F (24.6°/13.7°C) |
| Aug | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.5°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 72°/52°F (22.3°/10.9°C) | 65°/48°F (18.4°/9.0°C) |
| Oct | 60°/40°F (15.4°/4.2°C) | 55°/40°F (12.8°/4.7°C) |
| Nov | 48°/31°F (8.8°/-0.3°C) | 43°/33°F (5.9°/0.5°C) |
| Dec | 36°/21°F (2.1°/-6.0°C) | 35°/26°F (1.6°/-3.1°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
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 holder visiting Poland
Visa Free
Poland passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 New York?
On average Poland is about 33% less expensive than New York, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Poland?
Budget about PLN46,917 for 3 months in Poland (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Poland?
From major Poland cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in New York and Poland are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Poland compared to New York?
Poland performs significantly better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Poland compared to New York?
The average high temperature in Warsaw is 55°F, compared to 58°F in Albany. Warsaw receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Albany gets 39.4 in.
What language do they speak in Poland?
The official language in Poland is Polish. In New York, the official language is English.
