Moving to Poland from Switzerland
What to Expect
Considering a move from Switzerland to Poland? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Switzerland to Poland, you would find that Poland is 57.3% cheaper than Switzerland overall. A CHF60,598 salary in Switzerland would need to be roughly PLN123,866 in Poland to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Polish.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Switzerland and Poland.
What does your salary buy?
CHF60,598 → PLN123,866
To maintain the same standard of living in Poland
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 62.8% less
Groceries
pay 57.8% less
Transportation
pay 48.2% less
Housing
pay 47.7% less
Childcare
pay 81.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 57.8% less
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 55% less than cities in Switzerland.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Switzerland to Poland.
people moved from Switzerland to Poland · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Poland compared to Switzerland.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Switzerland performs better than Poland 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
Switzerland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Poland leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Switzerland performs better than Poland across all environment metrics.
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
Switzerland performs better than Poland across all infrastructure metrics.
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 Switzerland leads in gdp per capita.
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
Switzerland performs better than Poland across all family life metrics.
Data: Swiss Federal Tax Administration, 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 | Bern | Warsaw |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 41°/30°F (5°/-1°C) | 38°/26°F (3°/-3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) | 66°/46°F (19°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 70°/53°F (21°/12°C) | 72°/53°F (22°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 46°/36°F (8°/2°C) | 44°/33°F (7°/1°C) |
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| Month | Bern | Warsaw |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°/27°F (2.0°/-2.8°C) | 33°/24°F (0.7°/-4.4°C) |
| Feb | 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.9°C) | 36°/25°F (2.1°/-3.9°C) |
| Mar | 47°/33°F (8.3°/0.6°C) | 44°/30°F (6.9°/-0.9°C) |
| Apr | 55°/39°F (12.6°/3.7°C) | 57°/38°F (13.9°/3.6°C) |
| May | 63°/46°F (17.3°/7.7°C) | 68°/47°F (19.8°/8.6°C) |
| Jun | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.8°C) | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) |
| Jul | 73°/55°F (23.0°/12.8°C) | 76°/57°F (24.6°/13.7°C) |
| Aug | 72°/54°F (22.0°/12.4°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 66°/50°F (18.8°/10.0°C) | 65°/48°F (18.4°/9.0°C) |
| Oct | 56°/43°F (13.3°/6.2°C) | 55°/40°F (12.8°/4.7°C) |
| Nov | 44°/35°F (6.9°/1.4°C) | 43°/33°F (5.9°/0.5°C) |
| Dec | 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.7°C) | 35°/26°F (1.6°/-3.1°C) |
Data:
MeteoSwiss - Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology,
Institute of Meteorology and Water Management
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Switzerland 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.
Switzerland passport holder visiting Poland
Visa Free
Poland passport holder visiting Switzerland
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 Switzerland?
On average Poland is about 56% less expensive than Switzerland, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Poland?
Budget about PLN30,966 for 3 months in Poland (based on a CHF60,598 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?
Switzerland performs better than Poland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Poland is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in Switzerland. About 11% of people in Poland feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Poland compared to Switzerland?
Switzerland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Poland leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Poland, compared to 44.4 in Switzerland. Poland scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Switzerland: 86).
What's the weather like in Poland compared to Switzerland?
The average high temperature in Warsaw is 55°F, compared to 55°F in Bern. Warsaw receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Bern gets 42.8 in.
What language do they speak in Poland?
The official language in Poland is Polish. In Switzerland, the official languages are French, Italian, Romansh and Swiss German.
