How much is a meal in Poland in zloty?

So, you’re wondering how much a meal in Poland will set you back, huh? Zlotys, right? Let me tell you, it can vary wildly! I remember one time, I grabbed a quick lunch – pierogi, naturally, because who can resist? – and a kompot (that’s like a fruit compote, delicious!), and it was maybe 25 zloty. A steal! But that was a very casual place.

A nicer lunch, maybe two courses, maybe even a dessert and a drink thrown in? You’re probably looking at 30-35 zloty. That’s what I usually budgeted for when I was backpacking through. Honestly, sometimes it was less, sometimes a little more, depending on how fancy I felt (and how much my stomach was rumbling). Think of it like a decent lunch back home – maybe not a Michelin star experience, but definitely satisfying.

Dinner’s a different story. A nice dinner for two? Oh boy, with drinks, you’re easily looking at around 200 zloty. I mean, my friend and I went to this amazing restaurant in Krakow once, right by the Wawel Castle, and the bill was something like that. It was worth every zloty, though! Gorgeous food, beautiful atmosphere, the whole shebang. But yeah, you’d be looking at a much higher price tag than your quick pierogi lunch. It just depends what you’re after, you know? A quick bite, or a proper night out.