Price comparison: Germany vs Poland
On average, a pack of cigarettes costs 6.02 € in Poland versus 9.09 € in Germany, about a 34% gap. For a pack-a-day smoker, buying in Poland could mean up to 1119.02 € in savings over a year. Bringing tobacco from another country is only legal within the customs limits set for strictly personal use.
📊 Savings calculator
Estimate your savings by buying your cigarettes in Poland instead of Germany.
| Brand | Price in Germany | Price in Poland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlboro | 9.40 € | 28.99 zł (~6.67 €) | -2.73 € |
| Winston | 8.50 € | 25.50 zł (~5.87 €) | -2.63 € |
| Camel | 9.00 € | 27.50 zł (~6.33 €) | -2.67 € |
| Lucky Strike | 9.40 € | 23.99 zł (~5.52 €) | -3.88 € |
| L&M | 9.00 € | 27.99 zł (~6.44 €) | -2.56 € |
| Chesterfield | 9.00 € | 26.50 zł (~6.10 €) | -2.90 € |
| Pall Mall | 9.20 € | 24.99 zł (~5.75 €) | -3.45 € |
| West | 9.20 € | 23.99 zł (~5.52 €) | -3.68 € |
✈️ Customs Rules and Transport Limits
Limits to enter Germany :
Import from EU: 800 cigarettes (4 cartons) for personal use. Non-EU: 200 cigarettes.
Limits to enter Poland :
Within the EU, up to 800 cigarettes may be brought in for personal use. From a non-EU country such as Ukraine, Belarus or Russia, the allowance is 200 cigarettes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Data & sources
Last updated :
Methodology : Marlboro is the reference brand in each country: its price is rebuilt from data points confirmed by public sources, then interpolated between them. Unless stated otherwise, other brands are not surveyed: their price is calculated from Marlboro's by a fixed ratio, so they are estimates.
Main sources (8)
- monsieurvintage.com (FR, Marlboro, 2000-2025, DGDDI)
- mylasertabac.com (EU, 2025-11)
- travel-europe.info (EU, 2026)
- andorratools.com (AD, 2026)
- ADII, Administration des Douanes et Impôts Indirects (MA, 2025)
- WHO Global Tobacco Report 2015 (TN, Marlboro)
- Statista (ES, Marlboro, 2007-2022)
- ONS, RPI timeseries CZMP (UK)
Provided for informational purposes only. Verify with official sources for any critical use.