The Economic Discussion Club has found that the cost of 18 essential food items is lower in Poland, Hungary, and Spain compared to Ukraine. The price difference is significant, with Polish bread being 20% cheaper, milk 35% cheaper, and potatoes 33.1% cheaper than in Ukraine. The average cost of these items in Ukraine is 25.3 euros, while in Poland, it is 24.78 euros. Despite lower food prices, salaries in Poland are higher than in Ukraine.