Moving to
Poland
The real numbers for Poland: take-home pay after tax, the true cost of living in Warsaw, and how expats and nomads get a visa.
Take-home pay
Net salary in Poland after income tax and social security:
The 12%/32% scale with a PLN 30k tax-free amount baked into the 0% band; the ~9% health levy is folded into the social rate alongside ZUS.
Cost of living · Warsaw
Visa
No dedicated digital nomad visa; freelancers use the national type-D visa or B2B self-employed activity.
Low crime and very safe for residents and expats.
Dial 112 for police, ambulance or fire.
Get paid in your home currency, spend in PLN, skip the ~3% bank markup.
Nomad-friendly cover that works from day one — most visas require it.
Moving to Poland — FAQ
Is there income tax in Poland?
Yes. Poland taxes income on progressive brackets. On a $60,000 salary the effective rate is about 39.1%, leaving roughly $36,560.
Can digital nomads get a visa for Poland?
Poland has no dedicated digital-nomad visa. No dedicated digital nomad visa; freelancers use the national type-D visa or B2B self-employed activity.
How much does it cost to live in Warsaw?
A single person needs roughly $1,500/month in Warsaw, and a family around $3,900/month, all-in.