Poles to spend on Christmas third less than last year, poll shows
An average Pole is expected to spend approximately PLN 1,122 (EUR 266) on Christmas festivities in 2025, marking a one-third decrease from last year, a new survey has shown.
The BIG InfoMonitor poll, released on Wednesday, found that the country's citizens will spend the most on Christmas presents (PLN 447; EUR 106) and food (PLN 413; EUR 98), noting a decrease of 18 and 21 percent, respectively.
"This is a very clear sign of growing cost pressure, which is prompting Poles to tighten their belts and redefine their festive spending habits," said Waldemar Rogowski, a pollster analyst. "We are seeing a shift from impulse buying to conscious budget management."
The highest expenses were declared by people over 65 years old (PLN 1,162; EUR 276). Furthermore, men planned to spend more than women, namely PLN 1,045 (EUR 248) and PLN 1,001 (EUR 237), respectively.
The poll was conducted by Quality Watch on behalf of BIG InfoMonitor on a representative sample of 1,028 adult Poles in December 2025. (PAP)
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