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Best place/way in Poland to buy groceries in bulk?


Medstudent  1 | -  
14 Aug 2017 /  #1
Hello! I am new to this place, lived in Poland for a year. I am wondering where it is best(cheapest) to buy groceries (stuff for the pantry) in bulk. Need to save some cash the upcoming year. Tried a few different places this last year, carrefour, biedronka, lidl, tesco etc. I live in Gdansk, and do not mind buying stuff online. I eat a lot of vegan/vegitarian food so if anyone has any tips for vegan food in Poland I would love to hear that as well.
jon357  73 | 23071  
14 Aug 2017 /  #2
If you know someone with a Makro card, that's a pretty good shop.
cms  9 | 1253  
15 Aug 2017 /  #3
Excluding the wholesalers then I think Auchan would be cheapest but you will need to factor in travel costs and time. some have a tram stop but that's not going to be comfy with a mountain of groceries. Add in a cab or gas each way and you might be better off at Biedronka.
Roger5  1 | 1432  
15 Aug 2017 /  #4
If you know someone with a Makro card

Even without a registered business s/he might be able to get a card. I'd explain to the customer service desk that I (and my fellow med students) wanted to buy a lot of stuff and needed a card. The worst that can happen is they say no.
jon357  73 | 23071  
15 Aug 2017 /  #5
Even without a registered business s/he might be able to get a card.

It might work. I just use a friend's duplicate card that he gave me. You tap the card at the gate, going in. It's a really good shop, a lot of stuff from overseas that you don't see anywhere else, and very good for bulk purchases too.
Harry  
15 Aug 2017 /  #6
Even without a registered business s/he might be able to get a card.

I'm pretty sure that they only insist on having a registered business if you want a faktura.

I think Auchan would be cheapest but you will need to factor in travel costs and time.

Or you can use their home delivery service (which I'm told is free if you pick certain times).

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