Poland

Food Prices in Poland — November 2026

Updated: 1 November 2026

Current Index
96
vs World Average
-4%
Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 7 of 10 items — help fill the rest
  • Milk 1 L
    2 sources open receipts · open data · updated 2 Nov 2026
    $1.06
    -40% World (base = 100)
  • Eggs 12 pcs
    1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026
    $3.89
    +13% World (base = 100)
  • Chicken 1 kg
    1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026
    $5.41
    -8% World (base = 100)
  • Rice 1 kg
    1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026
    $1.78
    -21% World (base = 100)
  • Bread 500 g loaf
    1 source open receipts · updated 2 Nov 2026
    $3.74
  • Water 1.5 L bottle
    1 source open receipts · updated 26 Oct 2026
    $3.36
  • Cheese 1 kg
    1 source open receipts · updated 2 Nov 2026
    $7.52
  • 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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Data: WhereNext (CC BY 4.0, January 2026) · Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

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Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)

  • Spicy shredded kelp
    Złote Tarasy, Warszawa 5 Nov
    4.5 zł
  • Furikake
    Tanaka · 31 g
    Złote Tarasy, Warszawa 5 Nov
    15 zł
  • Roasted Barley
    453 g
    Złote Tarasy, Warszawa 5 Nov
    22.5 zł
  • Chips Tortilla Chili
    Poco Loco · 200 g
    Złote Tarasy, Warszawa 5 Nov
    7.5 zł
  • Mito Nato
    Shirakiku · 204 g
    Złote Tarasy, Warszawa 5 Nov
    16.9 zł
  • SPODY DO PIZZY BEZGLUT 230G INCOLA
    Hetman, Rzeszów 4 Nov
    10.99 zł
  • delikatna pianka z alpejskiego mleka oblana czekoladą Milka
    Milka · 330 g
    Hetman, Rzeszów 3 Nov
    21.99 zł
  • śmiej żelki owocowo-jogurtowe
    Nimm2
    Hetman, Rzeszów 3 Nov deal
    4.49 zł
  • czekoladki
    Milka · 110
    Hetman, Rzeszów 3 Nov
    21.99 zł
  • Alpejskie Mleczko
    Milka
    Hetman, Rzeszów 3 Nov
    21.99 zł
  • Margaryna ProActiv Kardio
    Flora, Upfield · 400g
    Hetman, Rzeszów 3 Nov
    17.99 zł
  • Sloneczna
    Hetman, Rzeszów 3 Nov
    8.49 zł
  • Original
    Pro Activ · 225 g
    Hetman, Rzeszów 3 Nov
    11.99 zł
  • ProActiv
    ProActiv · 400g
    Hetman, Rzeszów 3 Nov
    17.99 zł
  • Słynne MR
    MR · 500 g
    Hetman, Rzeszów 3 Nov
    8.49 zł
  • Margaryna Roślinna
    Bielmar
    Hetman, Rzeszów 3 Nov
    7.99 zł
  • Apetina sundried tomatoes 100gr
    Arla
    Hetman, Rzeszów 3 Nov deal
    4.99 zł
  • Apetina Herbs
    Apetina
    Hetman, Rzeszów 3 Nov deal
    4.99 zł
  • Apetina Green Olivera 100gr
    Arla
    Hetman, Rzeszów 3 Nov deal
    4.99 zł
  • incola
    Hetman, Rzeszów 4 Nov
    8.99 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.

How food prices are changing

Food overall: −0.7% over the year, as of September 2026

Sep 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Sep 2026
  • Milk −7.8%
  • Eggs +3.7%
  • Chicken −6.1%
  • Rice and cereals −2.8%
  • Water +5.7%
  • Cheese −0.2%
  • Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers +4.0%
  • Beer +2.4%

Official statistics: Eurostat (HICP consumer price index, CC BY 4.0), September 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

70 90 110 130 150 World = 100 2015 2019 2023 2026 2026 2027
Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Poland

Poland
96
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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$1.66 /L

PLN6.51 · €1.48/L

104 of 175

pricier than 59% of countries

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$1.88 /L

PLN7.41 · €1.68/L

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$2.04 /L

PLN8.01 · €1.82/L

127 of 174

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$2.14 /L

PLN8.40 · €1.91/L

21 of 45

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$0.89 /L

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