Moving to Arkansas from Poland

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Poland to Arkansas — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Poland to Arkansas, you would find that Arkansas is 44.5% more expensive than Poland overall. A PLN290,000 salary in Poland would need to be roughly $107,000 in Arkansas to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Little Rock averages 72°F vs 55°F in Warsaw, making it significantly warmer.

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Is Arkansas cheaper than Poland?

The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 52.7% more

Groceries

pay 65.3% more

Transportation

pay 13.0% less

Housing

pay 65.2% more

Childcare

pay 2.5 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 43.7% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 PLN = 0.2544 USD (October 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.

What salary do you need in Arkansas?

What does your salary buy?

PLN290,000 → $107,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Arkansas

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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 Arkansas cost about 32% more than cities in Poland.

Arkansas

Jonesboro 52%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Poland to Arkansas, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
3,190 ↑ 4% vs 2022

people moved from Poland to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Poland and Arkansas stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

PL
21.8%
AR
38.3%

Poland performs better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

PL
88.6%
AR
84.9%

Poland performs better than Arkansas across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

PL
3.0%
AR
4.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

PL
$28,420
AR
$47,319

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

PL
78.4 yrs
AR
73.8 yrs

Poland performs better than Arkansas across all family life metrics.

Weather in Arkansas vs Poland

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Little Rock Rain: 50.0 in/yr (1271 mm)
72° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Warsaw Little Rock
Jan–Mar 38°/26°F (3°/-3°C) 56°/38°F (13°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 66°/46°F (19°/8°C) 80°/61°F (27°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/53°F (22°/12°C) 89°/70°F (32°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 44°/33°F (7°/1°C) 62°/44°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Warsaw Little Rock
Jan 33°/24°F (0.7°/-4.4°C) 49°/33°F (9.7°/0.4°C)
Feb 36°/25°F (2.1°/-3.9°C) 54°/36°F (12.4°/2.4°C)
Mar 44°/30°F (6.9°/-0.9°C) 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.8°C)
Apr 57°/38°F (13.9°/3.6°C) 73°/53°F (22.7°/11.6°C)
May 68°/47°F (19.8°/8.6°C) 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.4°C)
Jun 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) 88°/69°F (31.2°/20.7°C)
Jul 76°/57°F (24.6°/13.7°C) 92°/73°F (33.4°/22.7°C)
Aug 75°/55°F (23.9°/13.0°C) 92°/72°F (33.3°/22.2°C)
Sep 65°/48°F (18.4°/9.0°C) 84°/65°F (29.1°/18.1°C)
Oct 55°/40°F (12.8°/4.7°C) 73°/54°F (23.0°/12.3°C)
Nov 43°/33°F (5.9°/0.5°C) 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.6°C)
Dec 35°/26°F (1.6°/-3.1°C) 51°/35°F (10.7°/1.7°C)

Data: Institute of Meteorology and Water Management Institute of Meteorology and Water Management, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Can you move from Poland to Arkansas?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Poland and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.

Poland passport

Poland passport holder visiting United States

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Poland passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Poland

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Poland without a visa.

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 Arkansas than Poland?

Day-to-day costs in Arkansas run about 44% higher than Poland on average; specific cities can swing further.

How much money do I need to move to Arkansas?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a PLN290,000 comparable salary, that's around $26,750 in Arkansas for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Arkansas?

Working remotely from Arkansas's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Poland and Arkansas.

How is healthcare in Arkansas compared to Poland?

Poland performs better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Little Rock is 72°F, compared to 55°F in Warsaw. Little Rock receives around 50.0 in of rainfall per year, while Warsaw gets 20.9 in.

What language do they speak in Arkansas?

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

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At a Glance

PL
Population 36,435,861 3,114,791
Currency Polish Zloty (PLN) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Polish English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +48 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 112 911