- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Germany
- Kraków
- Frankfurt am Main
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Kraków (Poland) and Frankfurt am Main (Germany)
| Food | 43% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kraków (Poland) is 43% cheaper than in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 23 zł (€5.48) | €9.67 | 43% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 15.71 zł (€3.75) | €6.55 | 43% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 7.72 zł (€1.85) | €3.95 | 53% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.88 zł (€0.69) | €0.85 | 19% |
| 12 eggs, large | 7.63 zł (€1.82) | €2.08 | 12% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.76 zł (€1.14) | €2.50 | 55% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10.35 zł (€2.47) | €3.45 | 28% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.20 zł (€0.77) | €2.51 | 70% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 2.61 zł (€0.62) | €2.04 | 69% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 3.00 zł (€0.72) | €0.75 | 4% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (€6.44) | €6.34 | 2% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.32 zł (€1.27) | €1.97 | 35% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.68 zł (€0.64) | €1.57 | 59% |
| Housing | 47% | ||
| Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 47% cheaper than in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 3,100 zł (€741) | €1,389 | 47% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 510 zł (€122) | €195 | 38% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 52 zł (€12.40) | €32 | 62% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,400 zł (€573) | €500 | 15% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 395 zł (€94) | €156 | 40% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 zł (€5.71) | €5.27 | 8% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15.59 zł (€3.72) | €12.67 | 71% |
| Clothes | 26% | ||
| Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 26% cheaper than in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 285 zł (€68) | €88 | 23% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 156 zł (€37) | €43 | 13% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 260 zł (€62) | €86 | 28% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 250 zł (€60) | €142 | 58% |
| Transportation | 54% | ||
| Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 54% cheaper than in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,305 zł (€18,468) | €25,464 | 27% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.78 zł (€1.38) | €1.61 | 14% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 91 zł (€22) | €78 | 72% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 27 zł (€6.51) | €20 | 68% |
| Personal Care | 33% | ||
| Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 33% cheaper than in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 21 zł (€4.99) | €9.86 | 49% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 14.59 zł (€3.49) | €3.96 | 12% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10.21 zł (€2.44) | €1.94 | 26% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (€2.63) | €2.75 | 4% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.39 zł (€1.05) | €1.51 | 30% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7.24 zł (€1.73) | €1.49 | 16% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 zł (€5.97) | €17.38 | 66% |
| Entertainment | 46% | ||
| Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 46% cheaper than in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 46 zł (€11.10) | €30 | 63% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 42 zł (€10.00) | €18.83 | 47% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 114 zł (€27) | €84 | 68% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 130 zł (€31) | €67 | 54% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18.42 zł (€4.40) | €8.73 | 50% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 8.61 zł (€2.06) | €2.86 | 28% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 6.81 zł (€1.63) | €3.33 | 51% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 615 zł (€147) | €137 | 7% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 zł (€0.07) | €0.10 | 28% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 135 zł (€32) | €64 | 49% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 12.29 zł (€2.94) | €5 | 41% |
| TOTAL | 47% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,639 prices entered by 376 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2013.
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Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is 47% cheaper than in Frankfurt am Main (Germany)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,500
in Frankfurt am Main
you would need to make just about €1,330
(5,566 zł)
in Kraków.