Price comparison
The same 29 everyday buys in Poland and the Czech Republic, from a coffee to an airport taxi: what locals pay, what tourist spots charge, and where your money goes further.
The numbers that decide a trip, in one table. Money in USD, the local price underneath.
What locals pay in Poland and the Czech Republic, item by item. Shown in USD at one daily rate so the two sides compare, with the local price underneath. Differences under 3% count as about the same.
22 of the 29 items cost less in Poland.
Bottled, convenience store
Poland: ≈ $0.26 – $1 zł 1–4 Czech Republic: ≈ $0.69 – $1.20 Kč 15–25 Cafe or street vendor
Poland: ≈ $1.30 – $3.10 zł 5–12 Czech Republic: ≈ $2.50 – $4.60 Kč 55–100 Draft, at bar or restaurant
Poland: ≈ $3.10 – $5.10 zł 12–20 Czech Republic: ≈ $2.10 – $3.70 Kč 45–80 Tourist area, main course
Poland: ≈ $9 – $19 zł 35–75 Czech Republic: ≈ $14 – $28 Kč 300–600 Local market or stand
Poland: ≈ $3.90 – $7.70 zł 15–30 Czech Republic: ≈ $3.70 – $6.90 Kč 80–150 Mixed drink, bar
Poland: ≈ $6 – $12 zł 25–45 Czech Republic: ≈ $9 – $14 Kč 200–300 House wine, restaurant
Poland: ≈ $13 – $23 zł 50–90 Czech Republic: ≈ $14 – $28 Kč 300–600 Cafe or street stall
Poland: ≈ $3.90 – $6.70 zł 15–26 Czech Republic: ≈ $3 – $6 Kč 65–130 Standard route
Poland: ≈ $10 – $31 zł 40–120 Czech Republic: ≈ $18 – $37 Kč 400–800 Metered or typical fare
Poland: ≈ $0.77 – $1.40 zł 3.00–5.50 Czech Republic: ≈ $1.30 – $1.70 Kč 28–36 Single ride
Poland: ≈ $0.87 – $1.80 zł 3.40–7.00 Czech Republic: ≈ $1.70 – $2.30 Kč 36–50 Grab / Bolt / Uber
Poland: ≈ $5 – $13 zł 20–50 Czech Republic: ≈ $18 – $32 Kč 400–700 Tourist shop
Poland: ≈ $2.60 – $4.60 zł 10–18 Czech Republic: ≈ $2.30 – $4.60 Kč 50–100 Tourist shop
Poland: ≈ $6 – $15 zł 25–60 Czech Republic: ≈ $9 – $23 Kč 200–500 Ceramics, textiles, etc.
Poland: ≈ $15 – $64 zł 60–250 Czech Republic: ≈ $12 – $41 Kč 250–900 Data package
Poland: ≈ $5 – $12 zł 20–45 Czech Republic: ≈ $14 – $23 Kč 299–500 Pharmacy or shop
Poland: ≈ $6 – $14 zł 25–55 Czech Republic: ≈ $9 – $21 Kč 200–450 Supermarket
Poland: ≈ $0.39 – $1.30 zł 1.50–5.00 Czech Republic: ≈ $0.55 – $1.20 Kč 12–25 Pack of 20
Poland: ≈ $4.60 – $6.90 zł 18–27 Czech Republic: ≈ $5.50 – $8.30 Kč 120–180 Pack of 20 tablets
Poland: ≈ $0.90 – $1.50 zł 3.50–6.00 Czech Republic: ≈ $1.60 – $3.20 Kč 35–70 Spray or lotion
Poland: ≈ $3.90 – $7.70 zł 15–30 Czech Republic: ≈ $5 – $10 Kč 110–220 Local barbershop
Poland: ≈ $13 – $31 zł 50–120 Czech Republic: ≈ $16 – $30 Kč 350–650 Laundry service
Poland: ≈ $4.10 – $7.70 zł 16–30 Czech Republic: ≈ $4.60 – $9.20 Kč 100–200 Standard full-body massage
Poland: ≈ $46 – $72 zł 180–280 Czech Republic: ≈ $41 – $74 Kč 900–1,600 Basic cut, salon
Poland: ≈ $21 – $46 zł 80–180 Czech Republic: ≈ $37 – $55 Kč 800–1,200 Entrance ticket
Poland: ≈ $5 – $13 zł 20–50 Czech Republic: ≈ $9 – $23 Kč 200–500 Organized excursion
Poland: ≈ $21 – $51 zł 80–200 Czech Republic: ≈ $28 – $55 Kč 600–1,200 Organized excursion 6-8h
Poland: ≈ $22 – $41 zł 85–160 Czech Republic: ≈ $32 – $51 Kč 700–1,100 Local cuisine cooking class
Poland: ≈ $41 – $77 zł 160–300 Czech Republic: ≈ $100 – $160 Kč 2,200–3,500 Tourist prices are about 2.5× the fair price in the Czech Republic, against 2.3× in Poland.
Poland 6th lowest of 60
Czech Republic 16th lowest of 60
What is expected in each country, so you neither stiff anyone nor overpay.
Poland Tipping 10% is standard in Polish restaurants. Check your bill first, if a service charge (opłata za obsługę) is already included, no additional tip is needed. Leave cash on the table or tell the waiter when paying by card.
Czech Republic Tip 10% in Czech restaurants, but hand it directly to the waiter, never leave it on the table, as it may be assumed forgotten. When paying, state the total you want to pay (e.g. "400 Kč") and the waiter keeps the difference.
No. In Poland you pay about 23% less than in the Czech Republic at fair prices. TruePrice Index: Poland 121, Czech Republic 157 (100 is the median of the 60 countries I track). 22 of the 29 items cost less in Poland.
A week is cheaper in Poland: about $215 at fair prices, against $270 in the Czech Republic. That covers two meals, a coffee, water, a beer, two transit rides and a short taxi ride a day. Flights and accommodation are not included. At tourist-trap prices the same week runs about $460 in Poland and $675 in the Czech Republic.
In Poland: food and drinks cost about 12% less there on average. A restaurant meal costs $9 – $19 in Poland and $14 – $28 in the Czech Republic, street food $3.90 – $7.70 and $3.70 – $6.90.
In the Czech Republic: tourist prices there are about 2.5× the fair price on average, against 2.3× in Poland. The biggest gaps in the Czech Republic: local handcraft (5.2×), city taxi 1 km (4.7×), and airport taxi to center (3.8×).
Where these numbers come from, and how the comparison works.
How to cite
TruePrice, Poland vs Czech Republic, October 2026, truepriceapp.com/en/compare/poland-vs-czech-republic/
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