General Country Information ๐
| Capital | Warsaw |
| Country | Poland |
| Currency | Polish zลoty |
| Main religion | Roman Catholic |
In numbersโฆ ๐
| Female | 51.3% |
| Gdp | $674.2 billion |
| Size | 312,685 sq km |
| Population | 38,006,875 |
| Population density | 121.5/sq km |
| Kids per female | 1.43 |
| City population | 60.3% |
Weather โ
| Winter | -1โC |
| Summer | 18โC |
Language and Education ๐ฌ
| Main Language | Polish |
| Population able to read | 99.8% |
| Population with a college degree | 20.3% |
| Population able to speak english | 39% |
Well-being ๐
| Air quality | 53 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety ๐ฎ
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 2.5/10 |
Transportation โ๏ธ
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | LOT Polish Airlines |
| Main airport | Warsaw Chopin Airport |
Costs and Prices ๐ค
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods ๐ฐ
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $3.5 |
| Burger | $5 |
| Coffee | $2 |
| Beer | $3 |
Accomedation Costs ๐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $400/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $150/night |
Transportation Costs ๐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $10/10km |
| Petrol | $1.50/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes ๐ธ
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 18% |
| Vat | 23% |
Average Income ๐ผ
| Income | $12000 |
Tipping ๐๏ธ
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital ๐ค
| Internet speed | 100.03/MBits |
| Tld | .pl |
| Free wifi | 8/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 82.1% |
| Phone mobile data | $12 for 10GB |
Electricity ๐
| Power grid | 99.99% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type E, Type F |
Shopping ๐
Opening Times ๐ฐ
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 9:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores ๐ช
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Allegro |
| Supermarket | Biedronka |
| Pharmacy | Super-Pharm |
| Drugstore | Rossmann |
Fun and Relaxation ๐
Bars and Nightlife ๐บ
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 2:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 7/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure ๐ข
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 8/10 |
| Public Parks | 9/10 |
| Swimming | 7/10 |
Sports โฝ
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food ๐๏ธ
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Pierogi | Dumplings filled with various fillings, such as meat, cheese, or sauerkraut | $5-10 |
| Bigos | A stew made with sauerkraut, meat, and vegetables | $10-15 |
| ลปurek | A sour rye soup served with sausage and hard-boiled egg | $8-12 |
| Goลฤ bki | Cabbage rolls filled with meat and rice | $10-15 |
| Placki ziemniaczane | Potato pancakes | $5-8 |
| Kotlet schabowy | Breaded pork cutlet | $10-15 |
| Flaki | Beef tripe soup | $8-12 |
| Chลodnik | A cold soup made with beets, cucumbers, and dill | $5-8 |
| Makowiec | Poppy seed roll | $4-6 |
| Sernik | Cheesecake | $5-8 |
Drinks ๐ป๏ธ
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Piwo (Beer) | Poland is known for its high-quality beer, with many local breweries producing a wide variety of styles. | $2-5 |
| Wรณdka (Vodka) | Polish vodka is world-renowned for its smoothness and purity. It is typically made from rye or potatoes. | $3-10 |
| Nalewka (Fruit Liqueur) | Nalewka is a traditional Polish liqueur made from fruit, herbs, and spices. It is often served as an aperitif or digestif. | $5-15 |
| Miodowina (Honey Wine) | Miodowina is a sweet, mead-like wine made from honey. It is often flavored with fruits or spices. | $6-12 |
| Krupnik (Spiced Honey Liqueur) | Krupnik is a traditional Polish liqueur made from honey, spices, and vodka. It is often served warm. | $7-15 |
| Kompot (Fruit Compote) | Kompot is a non-alcoholic drink made from stewed fruit. It is often served cold or warm. | $2-5 |
| Herbata (Tea) | Tea is a popular drink in Poland, with many different varieties available. | $2-5 |
| Kawa (Coffee) | Coffee is also a popular drink in Poland, with many different types of coffee shops to choose from. | $3-7 |
Souvenirs ๐
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Amber Jewelry | Jewelry made from fossilized tree resin, often found in Poland | โฌ20-โฌ100 |
| Wooden Carvings | Traditional Polish folk art, often depicting religious or mythical scenes | โฌ10-โฌ50 |
| Pottery | Handcrafted ceramics, often decorated with traditional Polish patterns | โฌ15-โฌ50 |
| Lace | Delicate lacework, often used in traditional Polish costumes | โฌ20-โฌ100 |
| Vodka | Polandโs national spirit, available in a variety of flavors | โฌ10-โฌ30 |
| Pierniki | Traditional Polish gingerbread, often decorated with icing or chocolate | โฌ5-โฌ15 |
| Oscypek | Smoked sheepโs milk cheese, a specialty of the Tatra Mountains | โฌ5-โฌ10 |
| Salt Lamps | Lamps made from rock salt, said to have therapeutic benefits | โฌ20-โฌ50 |
| Folk Costumes | Traditional Polish clothing, often worn at festivals or special occasions | โฌ50-โฌ200 |
| Christmas Ornaments | Handcrafted glass or ceramic ornaments, often depicting traditional Polish scenes | โฌ5-โฌ20 |
Holidays ๐น
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Yearโs Day | January 1 | Celebrates the beginning of the new year |
| Epiphany | January 6 | Celebrates the visit of the Three Wise Men to the infant Jesus |
| Easter Monday | March or April | Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ |
| Labor Day | May 1 | Celebrates the achievements of the working class |
| Constitution Day | May 3 | Celebrates the adoption of the Polish Constitution in 1791 |
| Corpus Christi | May or June | Celebrates the Body and Blood of Christ |
| Assumption of Mary | August 15 | Celebrates the Assumption of Mary into heaven |
| All Saintsโ Day | November 1 | Celebrates all the saints of the Catholic Church |
| Independence Day | November 11 | Celebrates the regaining of independence from Russia in 1918 |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
| Boxing Day | December 26 | Celebrates the day after Christmas |
News ๐ฐ
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Gazeta Wyborcza |
| Online news | Onet.pl |
| Tv | TVN |
| Radio | RMF FM |