Krakow - Post Report Question and Answers
How would you describe the availability and cost of groceries and household supplies relative to your home country?
I liked shopping from the local vendors in the village- excellent fruit/ vegetable stand, butcher, bakery etc. There were also large grocery stores including Carrefour, Lidl and the bulk store- Makro. We were able to get whatever we needed and the prices were good. - Nov 2016
Most things you want can be found and are generally much less expensive. Specific products from the U.S. can sometimes be found at the international store in the mall. - Mar 2014
At first, I couldn't find things I was looking for, but it was just because of the language and the overwhelming experience of living in a foreign country. Once I got used to it, I could find almost everything I needed. Most things are cheaper than in the U.S., but quality can be debatable. - Apr 2013
Tesco and Carrefour are fantastic. You can buy most everything there. - Sep 2011
Fruits and veggies in season are really inexpensive, but out of season you won't find much or you will pay an extreme amount for what you do find. There is a wholesale-type store, Makro, that offers a pretty good selection, and a few higher-end grocery stores like Alma. A lot can be purchased at fruit and veggie stands or bakeries or specialty meat shops. - Aug 2011
