1️⃣ Monthly Grocery Budget

Grocery costs in Poland are among the lowest in the EU. Most international students spend:

• 🛍️ €100–€150/month on groceries
• 👨‍🍳 Cooking at home can reduce monthly food costs significantly
• 🏠 Local produce and dairy are fresh and affordable

💡 Many universities have communal kitchens in dorms or apartments.

2️⃣ Popular Supermarkets & Discount Stores

Poland has a wide network of local and international grocery chains:

Store Name	Highlights	Website
Biedronka	Budget-friendly, great fresh food deals	biedronka.pl
Lidl	Affordable, consistent quality, EU-style	lidl.pl
Carrefour	French hypermarket, good for variety	carrefour.pl
Żabka	Small convenience stores, open till late	zabka.pl
Auchan	Great for monthly bulk shopping	auchan.pl

💡 Tip: Look for student discounts or loyalty apps like the Lidl Plus app.

3️⃣ South Asian & International Grocery Stores

Major cities like Warsaw, Kraków, and Wrocław have Indian, Nepali, Bangladeshi, and Asian grocery stores.

•  Little India Warsaw – Indian spices, lentils, ready meals
•  Asia Tasty (Kraków, Poznań) – Pan-Asian groceries
•  Masala House Warsaw – Specializes in Pakistani/Indian dry goods
•  Spice Village Wrocław – Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi, Indian products
•  Local Polish stores also stock basmati rice, turmeric, and green chilies

🧂 Many also offer online delivery within Poland.

4️⃣ Eating Out – Student Budget Restaurants

Poland offers budget-friendly eating-out options for students:

• 🥗 Milk Bars (Bar Mleczny) – Traditional Polish meals for €3–€5
  Famous chains: Bar Bambino, Bar Pod Barbakanem (Warsaw)
• 🍕 University Canteens (Stołówka) – Full meals for €2–€4
• 🌯 Fast food chains – Kebab, Zapiekanka (Polish pizza bread), McDonald’s
• 🍲 Indian/Pakistani restaurants in student cities:
  👉 Mandala, India Garden (Kraków)
  👉 Namaste India, Ganesh (Warsaw)

5️⃣ Food Delivery Apps in Poland

Students often use these for fast, low-cost delivery:

App	Cuisine Options	Download Link
Pyszne.pl	Pizza, Polish, Indian	pyszne.pl
Uber Eats	Global & local mix	ubereats.com
Glovo	Groceries + meals	glovoapp.com

✅ Tips to Save on Food in Poland

• Cook in batches and use student discounts on apps
• Shop on Monday/Wednesday mornings for fresh deals
• Join university Facebook groups for bulk grocery sharing
• Use Lidl/Carrefour loyalty apps to earn coupons