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Biedronka is currently the most popular discount chain in Poland. Throughout the country, there are 3,283 stores located in over 1,100 towns. On the profile of the Bytom Information Portal on Facebook, photos of the promotional newspaper from 1999 appeared.
Ladybug in 1999. What were the prices then?
We could see a gradual increase in Poland as early as 2021, but it was only in March 2022 that it reached a very high level. Everything has become more expensive: groceries, fuel, services.
In the Biedronka magazine from 1999, we can see how much basic products, such as coffee, tea or margarine, cost at that time. You can also compare the prices of carbonated drinks, alcohol, cleaning products and sweets. If we now go to , we can easily see that most prices from 1999 have at least doubled. Of course, many factors influence this.
Inflation in Poland. The minimum wage then and now
In 1999, the minimum wage applicable from the beginning of January to the end of September was PLN 650 gross. From October 1, 1999 to February 29, 2000, it was PLN 670 gross. Currently, the lowest national fee applicable from July 1, 2023 is PLN 3,600 gross per month. According to , in June 2023, the prices of consumer goods and services increased by 11.5% compared to June 2022. Compared to the previous month, the prices of services increased by 0.6%. The increase in prices in recreation and culture, health, restaurants and hotels had the greatest impact on this.
Source: Gazeta
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