Moving to Poland from Romania
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Romania to Poland — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Romania to Poland, you would find that Poland is 18.4% more expensive than Romania overall. A RON344,033 salary in Romania would need to be roughly PLN348,271 in Poland to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Polish.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Romania to Poland.
What does your salary buy?
RON344,033 → PLN348,271
To maintain the same standard of living in Poland
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Restaurants
pay 4.9% more
Groceries
pay 8.8% more
Transportation
pay 23.8% more
Housing
pay 80.1% more
Childcare
pay 16.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 14.2% 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 15% more than cities in Romania.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Romania to Poland, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Romania and Poland stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Poland performs significantly better than Romania across all safety metrics.
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
Romania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Poland leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Romania 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
Romania generally does better on infrastructure, though Poland leads in electricity per capita.
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
Poland generally does better on employment & economy, though Romania leads in top income tax 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 Romania across all family life metrics.
Data: National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF), 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 | Bucharest | Warsaw |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C) | 38°/26°F (3°/-3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 74°/49°F (23°/9°C) | 66°/46°F (19°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/57°F (28°/14°C) | 72°/53°F (22°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/34°F (10°/1°C) | 44°/33°F (7°/1°C) |
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| Month | Bucharest | Warsaw |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/23°F (2.8°/-4.8°C) | 33°/24°F (0.7°/-4.4°C) |
| Feb | 42°/25°F (5.5°/-4.0°C) | 36°/25°F (2.1°/-3.9°C) |
| Mar | 53°/32°F (11.4°/0.1°C) | 44°/30°F (6.9°/-0.9°C) |
| Apr | 64°/41°F (18.0°/4.9°C) | 57°/38°F (13.9°/3.6°C) |
| May | 75°/49°F (24.0°/9.6°C) | 68°/47°F (19.8°/8.6°C) |
| Jun | 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.6°C) | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) |
| Jul | 86°/60°F (29.8°/15.4°C) | 76°/57°F (24.6°/13.7°C) |
| Aug | 86°/59°F (29.8°/14.9°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 76°/51°F (24.6°/10.5°C) | 65°/48°F (18.4°/9.0°C) |
| Oct | 64°/42°F (17.9°/5.4°C) | 55°/40°F (12.8°/4.7°C) |
| Nov | 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.6°C) | 43°/33°F (5.9°/0.5°C) |
| Dec | 39°/26°F (3.8°/-3.4°C) | 35°/26°F (1.6°/-3.1°C) |
Data:
National Meteorological Administration,
Institute of Meteorology and Water Management
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Romania 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.
Romania passport holder visiting Poland
Visa Free
Poland passport holder visiting Romania
Visa FreeData: 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 Romania?
Day-to-day costs in Poland run about 22% higher than Romania on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Poland?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a RON344,033 comparable salary, that's around PLN87,068 in Poland for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Poland?
With 23.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Poland can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Romania and Poland.
Is Poland safe for expats?
Poland performs significantly better than Romania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Poland is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.3 in Romania.
How is healthcare in Poland compared to Romania?
Romania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Poland leads in health coverage index. There are 33.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Poland, compared to 34.7 in Romania. Poland scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Romania: 78).
What's the weather like in Poland compared to Romania?
The average high temperature in Warsaw is 55°F, compared to 63°F in Bucharest. Warsaw receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Bucharest gets 23.4 in.
What language do they speak in Poland?
The official language in Poland is Polish. In Romania, the official language is Romanian.
