🇵🇱Poland
Europe
Information
Capital
Warsaw
Population
37,843,188
Currency
Polish złoty (PLN zł)
Languages
Polonais
Continent
Europe
Calling code
+48
Timezone
Europe/Warsaw
Area
312,696 km²
Government
Parliamentary republic
National day
11 November - Independence Day
Internet domain
.pl
About
Poland is a Central European country and member of the European Union and NATO. It is experiencing dynamic economic growth, with GDP increasing by 3.6% in 2025 according to the Central Statistical Office (GUS). Its GDP per capita at purchasing power parity is projected to surpass Japan's in 2026.
Safety
Risk level :Niveau de sécurité global moyen à faible selon les sources officielles françaises; vigilance recommandée dans les grandes villes.
Risk areas
Frontière ukrainienne - Risque militaire limitéVarsovie et Cracovie - Petite délinquance
Crime(low)
- Éviter les quartiers isolés la nuit
- Veiller aux biens personnels
Terrorism(low)
- Suivre les avis des autorités locales
- Vigilance accrue lors d'événements publics
Transport
- Utiliser des taxis officiels
- Valider les billets
Natural risks(Faible; inondations possibles en saison)
- Consulter les alertes météo
Health(Système de santé de bonne qualité)
- Vaccins standards recommandés
- Assurance voyage obligatoire
Practical tips
- Inscription au registre des voyageurs
- Respecter les lois locales sur l'alcool
- Avoir une assurance santé
Cost of living
Accommodation
Studio city center600
1-bedroom apartment in city center800
1-bedroom apartment in suburb550
3-bedroom apartment in city center1300
3-bedroom apartment in suburb900
Food
Inexpensive restaurant meal8
Meal for 2 mid-range restaurant45
McDonald's menu8
Local beer (0.5L)2.5
Cappuccino3
Water (1.5L)0.7
Bread (500g)1.2
Milk (1L)1
Eggs (12)3
Chicken (1kg)5
Apples (1kg)1.2
Bananas (1kg)1.5
Transport
Public transport ticket1.2
Monthly transport subscription30
Taxi ride (start)3
Taxi (1km)0.7
Gasoline (1L)1.6
Leisure
Fitness membership (monthly)35
Tennis court (1h weekend)20
Cinema8
Theater25
Health
General practitioner consultation40
Dentist consultation50
Antibiotic medications10
Cold medications (6 days)5
Others
High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)20
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)10
Public services for 85m² apartment120
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)70
Nike sports shoes80
International primary school (monthly)900
Practical information
Electricity
Voltage230V
Frequency50Hz
Plug typesType C, Type E
Emergency numbers
Police997
Ambulance999
Fire department998
Practical information
Driving side
Right
Tap water
safe
Tipping
10-15% in restaurants