Minimum Food Cost in Poland
Based on the official government reference basket: Poland CPI Food Basket
The estimated monthly cost is $118.11 per person ($3.88/day) based on median supermarket prices and official government basket quantities.
$3.88
Daily average per person
$118.11
Monthly per person
$472.44
Monthly (family of 4)
Basket item breakdown
| Product | Monthly qty | Price | Monthly cost | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) Milk | 6.5 | $2.26 | $14.68 | 12.4% |
| Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf) Bread | 5 | $4.68 | $11.71 | 9.9% |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) Eggs (dozen) | 1.5 | $3.42 | $5.13 | 4.3% |
| Chicken Fillets (1 kg) Chicken | 1.6 | $28.07 | $44.90 | 38% |
| Pork Loin (1 kg) Pork | 0.9 | $7.00 | $6.30 | 5.3% |
| Beef Round (1 kg) Beef | 0.4 | $12.12 | $4.85 | 4.1% |
| Apples (1 kg) Apples | 1.8 | $1.32 | $2.37 | 2% |
| Potatoes (1 kg) Potatoes | 3 | $1.01 | $3.03 | 2.6% |
| Cabbage (1 kg) Cabbage | 1.4 | $7.54 | $10.56 | 8.9% |
| Carrots (1 kg) Carrots | 1.6 | $1.08 | $1.72 | 1.5% |
| White Rice (1 kg) Rice | 0.4 | $2.37 | $0.95 | 0.8% |
| Pasta (500 g) Pasta | 1.2 | $3.44 | $2.07 | 1.7% |
| Vegetable Oil (1 L) Vegetable oil | 0.5 | $1.42 | $0.71 | 0.6% |
| Butter (250 g) Butter | 0.7 | $14.00 | $2.45 | 2.1% |
| Sugar (1 kg) Sugar | 0.7 | $0.67 | $0.47 | 0.4% |
| Mineral Water (1.5 L) Mineral water | 4 | $1.38 | $5.53 | 4.7% |
| Black Tea (100 g) Black tea | 0.12 | $26.94 | $0.32 | 0.3% |
| Ground Coffee (250 g) Coffee | 0.2 | $7.27 | $0.36 | 0.3% |
| Total monthly (per person) | $118.11 | |||
Methodology notes
- Quantities follow published government consumer basket norms for each country.
- Prices are median values from major supermarket chains tracked by World Price, not official statistical office price surveys.
- For CPI index values and full methodology, refer to Statistics Poland (GUS).
Most expensive basket items
| Product | Monthly cost | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Fillets (1 kg) Chicken | $44.90 | 38% |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) Milk | $14.68 | 12.4% |
| Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf) Bread | $11.71 | 9.9% |
| Cabbage (1 kg) Cabbage | $10.56 | 8.9% |
| Pork Loin (1 kg) Pork | $6.30 | 5.3% |
| Mineral Water (1.5 L) Mineral water | $5.53 | 4.7% |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) Eggs (dozen) | $5.13 | 4.3% |
| Beef Round (1 kg) Beef | $4.85 | 4.1% |
Spending by category
Prices from major supermarkets, updated regularly
- Buckwheat (1 kg) $0.54
- Sugar (1 kg) $0.67
- Salt (1 kg) $0.74
- Kefir (1 Liter) $0.78
- Onions (1 kg) $0.81
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does the official food basket cost in Poland?
- The estimated monthly cost is $118.11 per person ($3.88/day) based on median supermarket prices and official government basket quantities.
- How does Poland compare to other countries?
- Use our country comparison tool to see how grocery costs in Poland stack up against other markets.