Moving to Tennessee from Poland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Poland to Tennessee, you would find that Tennessee is 78.2% more expensive than Poland overall. A PLN278,361 salary in Poland would need to be roughly $97,434 in Tennessee to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Nashville averages 70°F vs 55°F in Warsaw, making it significantly warmer.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Poland and Tennessee.

What does your salary buy?

PLN278,361 $97,434

To maintain the same standard of living in Tennessee

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 42.9% more

Groceries

pay 2.1 times more

Transportation

pay 12.4% more

Housing

pay 2.4 times more

Childcare

pay 2.9 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 49.5% more

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Exchange rate: 1 PLN = 0.2694 USD (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.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Poland to Tennessee.

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

The numbers behind daily life in Tennessee compared to Poland.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

PL
23.1%
TN
37.9%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

PL
85.0%
TN
87.6%

Tennessee performs significantly better than Poland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

PL
2.9%
TN
3.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

PL
$44,100
TN
$60,177

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PL
78.8 yrs
TN
73.8 yrs

Poland performs better than Tennessee across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Nashville Rain: 47.2 in/yr (1200 mm)
70° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Warsaw Nashville
Jan–Mar 38°/26°F (3°/-3°C) 53°/33°F (12°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 66°/46°F (19°/8°C) 78°/56°F (26°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/53°F (22°/12°C) 87°/66°F (30°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 44°/33°F (7°/1°C) 60°/40°F (16°/4°C)
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Month Warsaw Nashville
Jan 33°/24°F (0.7°/-4.4°C) 47°/28°F (8.3°/-2.0°C)
Feb 36°/25°F (2.1°/-3.9°C) 52°/32°F (11.0°/-0.2°C)
Mar 44°/30°F (6.9°/-0.9°C) 61°/39°F (16.1°/3.9°C)
Apr 57°/38°F (13.9°/3.6°C) 71°/47°F (21.4°/8.6°C)
May 68°/47°F (19.8°/8.6°C) 78°/57°F (25.7°/13.8°C)
Jun 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) 86°/65°F (30.0°/18.6°C)
Jul 76°/57°F (24.6°/13.7°C) 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.8°C)
Aug 75°/55°F (23.9°/13.0°C) 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C)
Sep 65°/48°F (18.4°/9.0°C) 82°/61°F (28.0°/15.9°C)
Oct 55°/40°F (12.8°/4.7°C) 72°/49°F (22.1°/9.4°C)
Nov 43°/33°F (5.9°/0.5°C) 60°/39°F (15.7°/4.1°C)
Dec 35°/26°F (1.6°/-3.1°C) 49°/31°F (9.7°/-0.4°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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 Tennessee than Poland?

On average Tennessee is around 30% pricier than Poland, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Tennessee?

Budget about $24,358 for 3 months in Tennessee (based on a PLN278,361 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Tennessee?

From major Tennessee cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Poland and Tennessee are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Tennessee compared to Poland?

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

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

The average high temperature in Nashville is 70°F, compared to 55°F in Warsaw. Nashville receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Warsaw gets 20.9 in.

What language do they speak in Tennessee?

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

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At a Glance

PL
Population 38,093,101 6,346,105
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