Price comparison
The same 29 everyday buys in Poland and Hungary, 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 Hungary, 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.
20 of the 29 items cost less in Poland.
Bottled, convenience store
Poland: ≈ $0.26 – $1 zł 1–4 Hungary: ≈ $0.46 – $1.10 Ft 150–350 Cafe or street vendor
Poland: ≈ $1.30 – $3.10 zł 5–12 Hungary: ≈ $1.80 – $3.70 Ft 600–1,200 Draft, at bar or restaurant
Poland: ≈ $3.10 – $5.10 zł 12–20 Hungary: ≈ $2.10 – $4.60 Ft 700–1,500 Tourist area, main course
Poland: ≈ $9 – $19 zł 35–75 Hungary: ≈ $9 – $21 Ft 3,000–7,000 Local market or stand
Poland: ≈ $3.90 – $7.70 zł 15–30 Hungary: ≈ $4 – $11 Ft 1,200–3,500 Mixed drink, bar
Poland: ≈ $6 – $12 zł 25–45 Hungary: ≈ $8 – $12 Ft 2,500–4,000 House wine, restaurant
Poland: ≈ $13 – $23 zł 50–90 Hungary: ≈ $8 – $15 Ft 2,500–5,000 Cafe or street stall
Poland: ≈ $3.90 – $6.70 zł 15–26 Hungary: ≈ $1.80 – $4.30 Ft 600–1,400 Standard route
Poland: ≈ $10 – $31 zł 40–120 Hungary: ≈ $24 – $41 Ft 8,000–13,500 Metered or typical fare
Poland: ≈ $0.77 – $1.40 zł 3.00–5.50 Hungary: ≈ $1.50 – $3.10 Ft 500–1,000 Single ride
Poland: ≈ $0.87 – $1.80 zł 3.40–7.00 Hungary: ≈ $1.50 – $2.10 Ft 500–700 Grab / Bolt / Uber
Poland: ≈ $5 – $13 zł 20–50 Hungary: ≈ $9 – $24 Ft 3,000–8,000 Tourist shop
Poland: ≈ $2.60 – $4.60 zł 10–18 Hungary: ≈ $2.10 – $5.50 Ft 700–1,800 Tourist shop
Poland: ≈ $6 – $15 zł 25–60 Hungary: ≈ $8 – $18 Ft 2,500–6,000 Ceramics, textiles, etc.
Poland: ≈ $15 – $64 zł 60–250 Hungary: ≈ $9 – $31 Ft 3,000–10,000 Data package
Poland: ≈ $5 – $12 zł 20–45 Hungary: ≈ $3.40 – $11 Ft 1,100–3,500 Pharmacy or shop
Poland: ≈ $6 – $14 zł 25–55 Hungary: ≈ $9 – $20 Ft 3,000–6,500 Supermarket
Poland: ≈ $0.39 – $1.30 zł 1.50–5.00 Hungary: ≈ $0.31 – $0.76 Ft 100–250 Pack of 20
Poland: ≈ $4.60 – $6.90 zł 18–27 Hungary: ≈ $7 – $8.20 Ft 2,300–2,700 Pack of 20 tablets
Poland: ≈ $0.90 – $1.50 zł 3.50–6.00 Hungary: ≈ $2.40 – $4.60 Ft 800–1,500 Spray or lotion
Poland: ≈ $3.90 – $7.70 zł 15–30 Hungary: ≈ $6 – $11 Ft 1,800–3,500 Local barbershop
Poland: ≈ $13 – $31 zł 50–120 Hungary: ≈ $9 – $26 Ft 3,000–8,500 Laundry service
Poland: ≈ $4.10 – $7.70 zł 16–30 Hungary: ≈ $4.60 – $9.80 Ft 1,500–3,200 Standard full-body massage
Poland: ≈ $46 – $72 zł 180–280 Hungary: ≈ $37 – $61 Ft 12,000–20,000 Basic cut, salon
Poland: ≈ $21 – $46 zł 80–180 Hungary: ≈ $24 – $43 Ft 8,000–14,000 Entrance ticket
Poland: ≈ $5 – $13 zł 20–50 Hungary: ≈ $8 – $21 Ft 2,500–7,000 Organized excursion
Poland: ≈ $21 – $51 zł 80–200 Hungary: ≈ $46 – $92 Ft 15,000–30,000 Organized excursion 6-8h
Poland: ≈ $22 – $41 zł 85–160 Hungary: ≈ $46 – $86 Ft 15,000–28,000 Local cuisine cooking class
Poland: ≈ $41 – $77 zł 160–300 Hungary: ≈ $31 – $105 Ft 10,000–35,000 Tourist prices are about 2.7× the fair price in Hungary, against 2.3× in Poland.
Poland 6th lowest of 60
Hungary 30th 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.
Hungary Check your bill for a 'szervizdíj' (service charge). If included (10-15%), no extra tip is required. If not, 10% is standard for good service. Always hand cash directly to the waiter rather than leaving it on the table.
No. In Poland you pay about 14% less than in Hungary at fair prices. TruePrice Index: Poland 121, Hungary 141 (100 is the median of the 60 countries I track). 20 of the 29 items cost less in Poland.
A week is cheaper in Poland: about $215 at fair prices, against $245 in Hungary. 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 $785 in Hungary.
In Hungary: food and drinks cost about 5% less there on average. A restaurant meal costs $9 – $19 in Poland and $9 – $21 in Hungary, street food $3.90 – $7.70 and $4 – $11.
In Hungary: tourist prices there are about 2.7× the fair price on average, against 2.3× in Poland. The biggest gaps in Hungary: city taxi 1 km (5.7×), tourist SIM card (5.4×), and local handcraft (5.1×).
Where these numbers come from, and how the comparison works.
How to cite
TruePrice, Poland vs Hungary, October 2026, truepriceapp.com/en/compare/poland-vs-hungary/
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