Prices in Poland are noticeably lower than the average in European and neighboring countries (Belarus, Slovakia, Ukraine).
But the cost of living in Warsaw, Gdansk and Krakow is slightly higher than the national average.
Shopping and souvenirs
It is better for shopaholics to come to Poland in mid-January or mid-July - at this time, you can buy the things you want with 50-60% discounts.
But in addition to sales, you can always buy clothes from leading brands at affordable prices in shopping malls (prices are as low as possible here).
What to bring from Poland?
- items made from Boleslav ceramics, carved wooden masks with a typical Polish face, souvenir gnomes, paintings by eminent contemporary artists, amber items, branded Polish men's hat, Hutsul carpets, products made of natural wool, fur and leather;
- a set of collectible Polish alcoholic beverages (goldwasser, zubrowka, gzhanes), Krakow sausage, homemade goat or sheep cheese.
When shopping in Poland, you can buy sausages and cheeses from 3 euros, alcoholic beverages - from 10 euros, salt lamps - from 10 euros, Hutsul carpets - from 120 euros, jewelry - from 5 euros, gural house slippers - from 10 euros.
Excursions
Going on a sightseeing tour of the Old Town of Warsaw, you will be able to visit the Royal Castle, the Royal azienki Museum, the Palace on the Water, St. John's Cathedral, stroll through azienki Park, the Market Square and other streets of the Old Town.
The approximate cost of the excursion is $ 30.
And on an excursion to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, you will visit a real underground city on 9 levels (underground chambers and huge halls are connected by long passages, which are decorated with bas-reliefs and sculptures made of salt).
The approximate cost of a 3-hour excursion is $ 30.
Entertainment
While relaxing in Krakow, it is worth visiting the Park Wodny water park - it will delight you with 8 roller coasters, swimming pools, geysers, a hydromassage pool, and fountains.
The approximate cost of entertainment is from $ 10.
Visiting the planetarium in Torun, you will see the stars of the northern and southern hemispheres of the Earth, and thanks to the effects that special projectors will create, you will see the sunset and sunrise, the northern lights, starfall.
The approximate cost of entertainment is from $ 10.
Transport
The bus is a widespread type of transport in Poland: for 1 trip you will pay from 0, 7 euros, for a pass valid for 1 day - 4 euros, and for a pass valid for 3 days - 7 euros.
If your plans include an economical vacation (cheap hotel, inexpensive cafes, public transport, no alcohol abuse), then you will need about 25-35 euros per day for 1 person.
