Swedish Tourist Shocked by High Prices in Poland, Sparks Online Debate

WARSAW, Poland – A Swedish cosmetologist on her first day of vacation in Poland has sparked a lively online debate after expressing shock over the country's high prices, particularly for cosmetics. In a video uploaded on August 5, 2025, the woman, identified as 'KOSMETOLOG 🇸🇪' (freshskin_goteborg), shared her dismay after a shopping trip to Rossmann. "I am terrified after just one day," she stated in the video, holding a paper bag. "It's so expensive in Poland. It's much cheaper to buy cosmetics in Sweden." She further questioned, "I really don't know how people are able to maintain themselves here." The video quickly garnered over 139,800 views and nearly 500 comments, highlighting a contentious issue for many. Online reactions varied, with some commenters agreeing that Poland has become expensive, especially for those earning abroad. One user wrote, "Yes, it's expensive. Very expensive. Yesterday I paid 18 PLN for half a kilo of strawberries (1/3 spoiled) and a head of garlic. Crazy." Another shared, "I also live in Switzerland and Poland is 5x more expensive, of course, not converting but looking at how a Swiss earns versus a Pole." However, many Poles and those living abroad disagreed, pointing out that prices are relative to local incomes or that some items can still be found cheaper in Poland. "I don't understand the phenomenon that rich people from abroad find it expensive in Poland, while Poles in Poland manage and don't complain," one comment read. Another added, "I don't think it's expensive, and Polish is Polish." The discussion underscores the complex perceptions of the cost of living in Poland, influenced by individual purchasing power and comparison to other economies.

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