POLISH CURRENCY
The Polish currency is zloty polski (PLN, zł). 1 zloty = 100 groszy. 1 SEK is approximately PLN 0.40; 1 USD = PLN 2,50; 1 EUR = PLN 3,50. In the Tri-city you can find cashpoints at almost every step. In smaller towns cashpoints are also available, however, their number is limited. In addition, there are a lot of exchange offices, in particular in cities, and you can pay with bankcards in many shops.
The Polish currency was introduced in 1924 as a result of a monetary reform. In the mid 90s as a result of hyperinflation the currency was devaluated by a ratio of PLN 10,000.00 = 1 PLN. The following banknotes are in circulation: 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 zł.

PRICES IN POLAND
Lodgings are the most important cost element. Depending on the standard of accommodation, prices per person run from a level of PLN 50 in private guesthouses to PLN 300 in good hotels. Food in shops is inexpensive compared with prices in Western Europe. We recommend bread from Polish bakeries and cured meat to each and every foreign tourist - they are famous all over Europe! In restaurants you can have a delicious meal at a reasonable price and in a friendly atmosphere. Fish dishes are highly recommended on the Baltic Coast.

In Gdańsk there are time tickets, i.e. a ticket for PLN 1.40 is valid on a bus or a tram for 10 minutes after its validation. If your journey takes more than 10 minutes and if you prefer not to deal with a ticket inspector, it is better to validate 2 tickets at once, which is enough for a half an hour journey. You can also buy a 24 hour ticket for PLN 9.10 and travel all over Gdańsk for one day and night. Transport of baggage in a bus is free-of-charge, provided its longest dimension does not exceed 60cm. If the longest dimension of baggage is within 60-90cm, you have to validate a full ticket. The Rules and Regulations prohibit transport of baggage larger than 90cm. Tickets are available at almost every 'kiosk'.

Using public transport in Gdynia is the easiest, as one validated ticket is enough for the whole route of a bus. Tickets cost PLN 2. You can also buy a 24-hour ticket for 9 PLN. You should validate a standard ticket for baggage.
Discount tickets are available in each city and cost half the normal price.

Using public transport in Sopot is most complicated. If you get on a bus (of the Gdańsk public transport system) in Sopot and get off in Sopot, buy a ticket for PLN 1.60. However, if you want to cross the borders of Sopot, you should validate a ticket for PLN 3. If you get on a public transport bus in Gdynia, you have to buy a ticket for PLN 1.80 within Sopot. If you cross the border of Sopot, buy a ticket in Gdynia for PLN 3. The best option would be to buy a ticket from the driver, however, they usually speak only Polish.

The fast local train (SKM) is the quickest means of transport in theTri-city. When you buy a ticket in the ticket office you should know your destination - a friendly lady will sell you the right ticket. It has to be validated before you get on a train - ticket punchers are located on platforms or next to entrances. Trains run on the route Gdańsk - Sopot - Gdynia 24 hours a day; during the day every 5-10 minutes.