Though not the bargain it used to be, Poland is still a cheap country for travellers. If you are accustomed to rental cars and plush hotels, you can spend almost as much as you would in western Europe
May 8, 2006 (Press Release) --
Money Advice
Though not the bargain it used to be, Poland is still a cheap country for travellers. If you are accustomed to rental cars and plush hotels, you can spend almost as much as you would in western Europe. However, if you can get by with cheap hotels, medium-priced restaurants, bus or train travel, a few beers, the odd museum and occasional taxis, you should be able to get by on around $30 a day.
However you carry it, your money will generally be safe while you're travelling in Poland. Cheques are reasonably easy to exchange wherever you go, but you'll get a slightly better rate with cash. Credit cards are becoming more useful - you can use them to pay for up-market hotels and restaurants, car rentals and long-distance transport. You can also get cash advances with the major cards.
Economy Facts
GDP: US$327.5 billion
GDP per head: US$8500
Annual growth: 4.8%
Inflation: 10.2%
Major industries: Machinery, iron & steel, chemicals & agriculture
Major trading partners: EU (esp. France, German, Italy, UK), Russia
Member of EU: no
Currency
zloty (literally 'gold')
Relative Costs
Meals
• Budget: US$3-5
• Mid-range: US$5-15
• Top-end: US$15 and upwards
Lodging
• Budget: US$8-20
• Mid-range: US$20-40
• Top-end hotel: US$40-100
Source: http://www.yahoo.com
Though not the bargain it used to be, Poland is still a cheap country for travellers. If you are accustomed to rental cars and plush hotels, you can spend almost as much as you would in western Europe. However, if you can get by with cheap hotels, medium-priced restaurants, bus or train travel, a few beers, the odd museum and occasional taxis, you should be able to get by on around $30 a day.
However you carry it, your money will generally be safe while you're travelling in Poland. Cheques are reasonably easy to exchange wherever you go, but you'll get a slightly better rate with cash. Credit cards are becoming more useful - you can use them to pay for up-market hotels and restaurants, car rentals and long-distance transport. You can also get cash advances with the major cards.
Economy Facts
GDP: US$327.5 billion
GDP per head: US$8500
Annual growth: 4.8%
Inflation: 10.2%
Major industries: Machinery, iron & steel, chemicals & agriculture
Major trading partners: EU (esp. France, German, Italy, UK), Russia
Member of EU: no
Currency
zloty (literally 'gold')
Relative Costs
Meals
• Budget: US$3-5
• Mid-range: US$5-15
• Top-end: US$15 and upwards
Lodging
• Budget: US$8-20
• Mid-range: US$20-40
• Top-end hotel: US$40-100
Source: http://www.yahoo.com
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