Moving to Poland from Slovenia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Slovenia to Poland, you would find that Poland is 14.6% cheaper than Slovenia overall. A €65,700 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly PLN256,015 in Poland to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Polish.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€65,700 PLN256,015

To maintain the same standard of living in Poland

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 20.3% less

Groceries

pay 25.3% less

Transportation

pay 0.5% less

Housing

pay 14.9% less

Childcare

pay 28.8% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 1.7% more

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Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 4.34 PLN (July 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 Slovenia to Poland.

Moved in 2021
33 ↑ 65% vs 2020

people moved from Slovenia 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 Slovenia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SI
0.6
PL
0.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SI
5.8
PL
6.5

Slovenia performs better than Poland across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SI
$5,425
PL
$3,939
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SI
33.3
PL
33.9

Poland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SI
19.0
PL
41.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
PL
7.6t

Slovenia performs better than Poland across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SI
31.9
PL
23.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SI
6.3%
PL
32.1%

Slovenia performs better than Poland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SI
3.6%
PL
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$48,100
PL
$44,100

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SI
81.8 yrs
PL
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.5
PL
4.2

Slovenia generally does better on family life, though Poland leads in literacy rate.

Data: Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ljubljana Rain: 53.9 in/yr (1368 mm)
59° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ljubljana Warsaw
Jan–Mar 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 38°/26°F (3°/-3°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 66°/46°F (19°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) 72°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) 44°/33°F (7°/1°C)
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Month Ljubljana Warsaw
Jan 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) 33°/24°F (0.7°/-4.4°C)
Feb 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) 36°/25°F (2.1°/-3.9°C)
Mar 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) 44°/30°F (6.9°/-0.9°C)
Apr 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) 57°/38°F (13.9°/3.6°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) 68°/47°F (19.8°/8.6°C)
Jun 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) 76°/57°F (24.6°/13.7°C)
Aug 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/13.0°C)
Sep 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 65°/48°F (18.4°/9.0°C)
Oct 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) 55°/40°F (12.8°/4.7°C)
Nov 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) 43°/33°F (5.9°/0.5°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) 35°/26°F (1.6°/-3.1°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency, Institute of Meteorology and Water Management Institute of Meteorology and Water Management

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Slovenia 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.

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Poland

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

Poland passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Free
Poland passport holders can enter Slovenia 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 Poland than Slovenia?

On average Poland is about 10% less expensive than Slovenia, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Poland?

Budget about PLN64,004 for 3 months in Poland (based on a €65,700 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

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?

Slovenia performs better than Poland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Poland is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Slovenia.

How is healthcare in Poland compared to Slovenia?

Poland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in health coverage index. There are 33.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Poland, compared to 33.3 in Slovenia. Poland scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Warsaw is 55°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Warsaw receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.

What language do they speak in Poland?

The official language in Poland is Polish. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.

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At a Glance

SI PL
Population 2,101,208 38,093,101
Currency Euro (€) Polish Zloty (PLN)
Languages Slovene Polish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +386 +48
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112