Thinking of moving to Poland in 2025? Learn the real cost of living, rent in Warsaw and beyond, salaries, visas and work permits, safety, healthcare (NFZ vs private), and the best cities for expats. Is Poland expensive to live in? Short answer: compared with Western Europe and many US cities, Poland remains affordable , especially outside Warsaw. As of October 2025, crowd-sourced benchmarks put average monthly costs (excluding rent) around $812 / ~2,965 PLN for one person  an
