VanBasket Poland

Food Prices in Poland — August 2026

Updated: 1 August 2026

Current Index

vs World Average

-4%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 4 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

open data

$0.89

-50% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

open data

$3.89

+13% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

open data

$5.41

-8% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

open data

$1.78

-21% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$40.10

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DESPERADOS Pusz. 5,9% 0,5l K

The Warsaw Store, Warszawa 30 Jul

14.9 zł
Napój niegazowany cytrynowy smak

Żywiec Zdrój · 50 cl

The Warsaw Store, Warszawa 30 Jul

11 zł
Woda Kropla Beskidu niegazowana

Kropla Beskidu · 50 cl

The Warsaw Store, Warszawa 30 Jul

7 zł
ŻYWIEC Białe Pusz. 4,9% 0,5l K

The Warsaw Store, Warszawa 30 Jul

13.9 zł
Desperados

Desperados · 400 ml

The Warsaw Store, Warszawa 30 Jul

12.9 zł
Delicje Szampańskie Pomarańczowe

Mondelez · 147 g

The Warsaw Store, Warszawa 30 Jul

17 zł
Wedlove

E. Wedel

Dino, Grochowe 5 Aug

5.19 zł
Delicje Szampańskie Pomarańczowe

Mondelez · 147 g

Dino, Grochowe 5 Aug

5.99 zł
Pierniki w czekoladzie mlecznej

Deliss · 500 g

Dino, Grochowe 5 Aug

8.99 zł
Norwegian salmon fillet

Deluxe · 150 g

Lidl, Warszawa 3 Aug

14.99 zł
Refried Black Beans

Isadora · 430 g

TK Maxx, Warszawa 1 Aug

13.99 zł
Sznycel roślinny

Dobra kaloria · 190 g

Lidl, Warszawa 3 Aug

11.99 zł
Chłodnik z ogórkami

Pilos

Lidl, Warszawa 3 Aug

4.69 zł
Chłodnik z burakami

Pilos

Lidl, Warszawa 3 Aug

4.69 zł
Napar owocowy z maliną

Bifix · 100 g

Lidl, Warszawa 3 Aug

6.99 zł

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

What this means for vanlife

Food in Poland is close to the world average (index 96). Grocery costs are typical — budget as you normally would.

↓ Year-over-year change: -0.2% 2026

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Poland

Poland

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Albania 96.9 -3.1%

Uruguay 95 -5%

Montenegro 95 -5%

Costa Rica 95 -5%

Lebanon 95 -5%

More countries in Europe

Ukraine 70 -30%

Moldova 72 -28%

Belarus 80 -20%

Russia 82 -18%

North Macedonia 85 -15%

Romania 88 -12%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Poland?

Food in Poland is close to the world average. The VanBasket Index is 96 (world = 100).

How much should I budget for food in Poland per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Poland you can expect to spend around $288. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 96 (world = 100).

How does Poland compare to similar countries?

Poland has a VanBasket Index of 96. Similar or nearby countries: Albania, Uruguay, Montenegro.

How often is the food price data for Poland updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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