Moving to Poland from Suriname

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Suriname to Poland, and you’d need to navigate life in Polish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Warsaw averages 55°F vs 92°F in Paramaribo, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2021
6

people moved from Suriname 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 Suriname.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SR
7.3
PL
0.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SR
16.2
PL
6.5

Poland performs significantly better than Suriname across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SR
$1,143
PL
$3,939
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SR
14.8
PL
33.9

Poland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SR
39.0
PL
41.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SR
4.1t
PL
7.6t

Suriname 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

SR
20.2
PL
23.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SR
4.0%
PL
32.1%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SR
7.7%
PL
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SR
$19,000
PL
$44,100

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SR
72.4 yrs
PL
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SR
30.2
PL
4.2

Poland performs significantly better than Suriname across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Paramaribo Rain: 84.6 in/yr (2148 mm)
92° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Paramaribo Warsaw
Jan–Mar 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) 38°/26°F (3°/-3°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) 66°/46°F (19°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) 72°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) 44°/33°F (7°/1°C)
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Month Paramaribo Warsaw
Jan 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C) 33°/24°F (0.7°/-4.4°C)
Feb 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C) 36°/25°F (2.1°/-3.9°C)
Mar 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C) 44°/30°F (6.9°/-0.9°C)
Apr 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C) 57°/38°F (13.9°/3.6°C)
May 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C) 68°/47°F (19.8°/8.6°C)
Jun 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C) 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C)
Jul 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C) 76°/57°F (24.6°/13.7°C)
Aug 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/13.0°C)
Sep 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C) 65°/48°F (18.4°/9.0°C)
Oct 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C) 55°/40°F (12.8°/4.7°C)
Nov 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C) 43°/33°F (5.9°/0.5°C)
Dec 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C) 35°/26°F (1.6°/-3.1°C)

Data: Meteorological Service Meteorological Service, Institute of Meteorology and Water Management Institute of Meteorology and Water Management

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Suriname 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.

Suriname passport

Suriname passport holder visiting Poland

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

Poland passport holder visiting Suriname

Visa Free
Poland passport holders can enter Suriname 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 Suriname across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Poland is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.3 in Suriname.

How is healthcare in Poland compared to Suriname?

Poland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Poland, compared to 14.8 in Suriname. Poland scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Suriname: 63).

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

The average high temperature in Warsaw is 55°F, compared to 92°F in Paramaribo. Warsaw receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Paramaribo gets 84.6 in.

What language do they speak in Poland?

The official language in Poland is Polish. In Suriname, the official language is Dutch.

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At a Glance

SR PL
Population 632,638 38,093,101
Currency Surinamese Dollar (SRD) Polish Zloty (PLN)
Languages Dutch Polish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +597 +48
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112