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In Poland, although it has been a member of the European Union since 2004, it is still cheaper than in other European countries. When it comes to buying food, fresh fruit and vegetable, it is best to buy them at the market (in every city there is a market at least twice a week), other food products are usually cheaper in supermarkets and large shops and more expensive in local shops. It is also cheaper to buy chemical and cosmetic products in supermarkets.

 

Below you will find information about the approximate prices of various everyday  products.

 

Food products
loaf of bread from 3zł
butter (200 g) from 7zł
milk (1 l) from 3zł
pasta (0,5 kg) from 4zł
rice (0,5 kg) from 4zł
potatoes from 3zł / 1kg
apples from 5zł / 1kg
bananas from 7zł / 1kg
whole chicken from 13zł / 1kg
boneless loin from 14zł / 1kg
minced beef and pork from 19zł / 1kg
eggs from 8zł / 10 sztuk

 

Chemical products
toothpaste from 7zł
shower gel from 9zł
shampoo from 9zł
washing-up liquid (e.g. dishes, bathroom, cookers) from 10zł

 

Clothing (prices of cheaper clothes in chain stores)
men's shirt from 90zł
men's trousers from 120zł
jumper from 80zł
jacket from 100zł
blouse from 70zł
skirt from 90zł
sneakers from 80zł

 

 

Hairdressing services (in chain stores)
men's haircut    from 55zł to 150zł
women's haircut

 

Accommodation

The average cost of a place in a state university dormitory is PLN 550-850, in a private dormitory PLN 1200-2200, the price of a room to rent in a shared apartment PLN 1000-1800, and the rent of a studio flat PLN 2000-3000. An apartment with 2-3 rooms costs 3000-4500 PLN. 

Currency 

The Polish currency is the Polish zloty (zł, PLN). One zloty is 100 groszy (gr). There are 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 PLN banknotes in circulation as well as 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 groszy coins and 1, 2 and 5 PLN coins.

PPoland's entry into the EURO currency zone is not known yet, it is still not clear whether this currency will be introduced.

You can change your currency at numerous exchange offices and banks. Most of these facilities can be found in the vicinity of the city centre, at railway stations, airports, in places attracting many tourists and in some hotels. Information on the current exchange rate can be found on the National Bank of Poland's website: http://www.nbp.pl/Kursy/Kursya.html

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