Moving to Poland from Senegal

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Senegal to Poland, and you’d need to navigate life in Polish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Warsaw averages 55°F vs 82°F in Dakar, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2021
24 ↑ 60% vs 2020

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

Who's moving to Poland?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Poland compared to Senegal.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SN
20.8
PL
6.5

Poland performs significantly better than Senegal across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SN
$206
PL
$3,939
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SN
1.3
PL
33.9

Senegal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Poland leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SN
65.0
PL
41.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SN
0.8t
PL
7.6t

Senegal generally does better on environment, though Poland leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SN
1.4
PL
23.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SN
16.3%
PL
32.1%

Poland generally does better on infrastructure, though Senegal leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SN
2.9%
PL
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SN
$4,400
PL
$44,100

Poland performs significantly better than Senegal across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SN
70.0 yrs
PL
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SN
32.4
PL
4.2

Poland generally does better on family life, though Senegal leads in education spending.

Data: Direction Generale des Impots et des Domaines, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dakar Rain: 14.9 in/yr (379 mm)
82° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dakar Warsaw
Jan–Mar 77°/64°F (25°/18°C) 38°/26°F (3°/-3°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/70°F (26°/21°C) 66°/46°F (19°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/77°F (30°/25°C) 72°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/73°F (29°/23°C) 44°/33°F (7°/1°C)
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Month Dakar Warsaw
Jan 77°/64°F (24.9°/17.9°C) 33°/24°F (0.7°/-4.4°C)
Feb 77°/64°F (24.8°/17.8°C) 36°/25°F (2.1°/-3.9°C)
Mar 77°/65°F (25.1°/18.3°C) 44°/30°F (6.9°/-0.9°C)
Apr 76°/66°F (24.7°/19.1°C) 57°/38°F (13.9°/3.6°C)
May 79°/69°F (25.9°/20.6°C) 68°/47°F (19.8°/8.6°C)
Jun 83°/74°F (28.5°/23.5°C) 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C)
Jul 86°/77°F (29.9°/25.0°C) 76°/57°F (24.6°/13.7°C)
Aug 86°/77°F (30.2°/25.2°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/13.0°C)
Sep 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.0°C) 65°/48°F (18.4°/9.0°C)
Oct 88°/77°F (30.9°/25.2°C) 55°/40°F (12.8°/4.7°C)
Nov 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.2°C) 43°/33°F (5.9°/0.5°C)
Dec 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C) 35°/26°F (1.6°/-3.1°C)

Data: Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM) Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM), Institute of Meteorology and Water Management Institute of Meteorology and Water Management

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Senegal 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.

Senegal passport

Senegal passport holder visiting Poland

Visa Required
Senegal passport holders need a visa to enter Poland.
Poland passport

Poland passport holder visiting Senegal

Visa Free
Poland passport holders can enter Senegal without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

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?

Poland performs significantly better than Senegal across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Poland compared to Senegal?

Senegal 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 1.3 in Senegal. Poland scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Senegal: 50).

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

The average high temperature in Warsaw is 55°F, compared to 82°F in Dakar. Warsaw receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Dakar gets 14.9 in.

What language do they speak in Poland?

The official language in Poland is Polish. In Senegal, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

SN PL
Population 17,923,036 38,093,101
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Polish Zloty (PLN)
Languages French Polish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +221 +48
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 17 112