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Overview
Poland🇵🇱
At a Glance
How Poland compares across key indices
Cost of Living
50 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
90/100
Healthcare
67/100
Quality of Life
168/200
Cost of Living
How far your money goes in Poland
Cost of Living
50
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
38
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
50
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
53
100 = NYC dining
Safety & Crime
Low RiskHow safe residents feel in Poland - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
90/100
Crime Index
3/100
Lower is better
Walking Safety
Daytime100
Nighttime100
0 point drop from day to night
Cities in Poland
Poland has 300 modeled cities; this view starts with 40 curated or popular options. Monthly costs for a single person range from $1,044 in Zielona Góra to $1,319 in Warsaw. Włocławek leads on safety, scoring 92/100. Włocławek ranks highest for quality of life at 172/200.
💸Most Affordable
Zielona Góra
$1,044/mo
Safest
Włocławek
92/100
Best Quality of Life
Włocławek
172/200
Best Healthcare
Warsaw
79/100
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Curated and popular cities first.
40 of 300 shown| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw | $1,319 | 85/100 | 168/200 | 79/100 | 45 |
| Kraków | $1,146 | 88/100 | 170/200 | 72/100 | 39 |
| Wrocław | $1,136 | 89/100 | 170/200 | 71/100 | 38 |
| Łódź | $1,134 | 89/100 | 170/200 | 71/100 | 38 |
| Poznań | $1,124 | 89/100 | 171/200 | 71/100 | 37 |
| Gdańsk | $1,120 | 89/100 | 171/200 | 70/100 | 37 |
| Szczecin | $1,109 | 90/100 | 171/200 | 70/100 | 36 |
| Lublin | $1,100 | 90/100 | 171/200 | 69/100 | 35 |
| Bydgoszcz | $1,099 | 90/100 | 171/200 | 69/100 | 35 |
| Białystok | $1,093 | 90/100 | 171/200 | 69/100 | 35 |
| Katowice | $1,091 | 91/100 | 171/200 | 69/100 | 35 |
| Gdynia | $1,085 | 91/100 | 172/200 | 68/100 | 34 |
| Częstochowa | $1,084 | 91/100 | 172/200 | 68/100 | 34 |
| Sosnowiec | $1,079 | 91/100 | 172/200 | 68/100 | 34 |
| Radom | $1,079 | 91/100 | 172/200 | 68/100 | 34 |
| Mokotów | $1,076 | 91/100 | 172/200 | 68/100 | 34 |
| Gliwice | $1,072 | 91/100 | 172/200 | 67/100 | 33 |
| Rzeszów | $1,072 | 91/100 | 172/200 | 67/100 | 33 |
| Toruń | $1,071 | 91/100 | 172/200 | 67/100 | 33 |
| Kielce | $1,070 | 91/100 | 172/200 | 67/100 | 33 |
| Zabrze | $1,070 | 91/100 | 172/200 | 67/100 | 33 |
| Bytom | $1,070 | 91/100 | 172/200 | 67/100 | 33 |
| Praga Południe | $1,066 | 92/100 | 172/200 | 67/100 | 33 |
| Bielsko-Biala | $1,065 | 92/100 | 172/200 | 67/100 | 33 |
| Olsztyn | $1,063 | 92/100 | 172/200 | 67/100 | 33 |
| Ursynów | $1,056 | 92/100 | 172/200 | 66/100 | 32 |
| Ruda Śląska | $1,055 | 92/100 | 172/200 | 66/100 | 32 |
| Rybnik | $1,054 | 92/100 | 172/200 | 66/100 | 32 |
| Wola | $1,054 | 92/100 | 172/200 | 66/100 | 32 |
| Bielany | $1,050 | 92/100 | 172/200 | 66/100 | 32 |
| Tychy | $1,050 | 92/100 | 172/200 | 66/100 | 32 |
| Białołeka | $1,049 | 92/100 | 172/200 | 66/100 | 32 |
| Opole | $1,049 | 92/100 | 172/200 | 66/100 | 32 |
| Elbląg | $1,049 | 92/100 | 172/200 | 66/100 | 32 |
| Płock | $1,049 | 92/100 | 172/200 | 66/100 | 32 |
| Wałbrzych | $1,049 | 92/100 | 172/200 | 66/100 | 32 |
| Targówek | $1,046 | 92/100 | 172/200 | 66/100 | 32 |
| Bemowo | $1,046 | 92/100 | 172/200 | 66/100 | 32 |
| Włocławek | $1,045 | 92/100 | 172/200 | 66/100 | 31 |
| Zielona Góra | $1,044 | 92/100 | 172/200 | 66/100 | 31 |
Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.
Compare Cities Side by Side
Detailed comparison of cost of living, safety, and quality of life
Families
Schools
109 verified school profiles across 6 cities in Poland — language model, grade range, credentials, and published tuition. A sample is shown here; filter the full set in the School Finder.
American School of Wroclaw
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International Curriculum
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Da Vinci’s International Schools
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International Curriculum
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2nd SLO Jasienica High School
Verified
WarsawAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Cambridge International School
Akademeia
Verified
WarsawAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Cambridge International School
Akademeia High School
Verified
Location variesAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Bso
85 more verified schools in Poland are available in the School Finder, with filters for city, age, language, credentials, and tuition.
School records are maintained from direct school pages, public credential directories, public registry claims, and carefully labeled directory/community sources. Admissions, seat availability, and tuition can change quickly, so Freedom Abroad treats unpublished costs as “Contact school” instead of estimating.
Healthcare
Healthcare system overview for Poland
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Environment
CleanAir quality, water, and environmental conditions in Poland
Pollution Index
36/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
18.0ug/m3
Moderate
Environmental Quality
Air Quality100/100
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about living in Poland, answered with data
What is the cost of living in Poland?
Poland has a cost of living index of 50 relative to New York City (100). It is moderately affordable compared to the US. Monthly costs for a single person start around $1,039 in Legnica and reach $1,319 in Warsaw.
What is the cheapest city in Poland for expats?
Legnica is the most affordable city in Poland in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $1,039 for a single person including rent. Kalisz is the next most affordable at $1,040/mo.
Is Poland safe for expats?
Poland has a safety index of 90/100, making it very safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Kalisz scores highest on safety at 93/100.
What is the best city in Poland for expats and digital nomads?
Kalisz ranks highest for quality of life in Poland, scoring 173/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $1,040/mo for a single person. For budget-conscious expats, Legnica offers the lowest monthly costs at $1,039/mo.
How good is healthcare in Poland?
Poland scores 67/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it good by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Is Poland cheaper than the United States?
Yes. Poland's cost of living is roughly 50% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 62% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
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