- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Kansas City
- Kraków
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Kansas City (United States) and Kraków (Poland)
| Food | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kansas City (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $10.75 (35 zł) | 23 zł | 52% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.90 (19.18 zł) | 15.71 zł | 22% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $3.94 (12.81 zł) | 7.72 zł | 66% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.35 (7.64 zł) | 2.88 zł | 165% |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.32 (7.54 zł) | 7.63 zł | 1% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.25 (10.54 zł) | 4.76 zł | 122% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.43 (17.63 zł) | 10.35 zł | 70% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.68 (11.95 zł) | 3.20 zł | 273% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $4.28 (13.92 zł) | 2.61 zł | 433% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $1.96 (6.38 zł) | 3.00 zł | 112% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14.50 (47 zł) | 27 zł | 75% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.79 (5.81 zł) | 5.32 zł | 9% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.64 (5.34 zł) | 2.68 zł | 99% |
| Housing | 19% | ||
| Housing in Kansas City (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $1,022 (3,322 zł) | 3,100 zł | 7% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $112 (364 zł) | 510 zł | 29% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $40 (131 zł) | 52 zł | 152% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $515 (1,672 zł) | 2,400 zł | 30% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $96 (311 zł) | 395 zł | 21% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8.86 (29 zł) | 24 zł | 20% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (65 zł) | 15.59 zł | 317% |
| Clothes | 22% | ||
| Clothes in Kansas City (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $44 (144 zł) | 285 zł | 49% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $39 (128 zł) | 156 zł | 18% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $79 (256 zł) | 260 zł | 1% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $78 (252 zł) | 250 zł | 1% |
| Transportation | 6% | ||
| Transportation in Kansas City (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,720 (64,079 zł) | 77,305 zł | 17% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.99 (3.20 zł) | 5.78 zł | 45% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $36 (117 zł) | 91 zł | 29% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | $21 (68 zł) | 27 zł | 149% |
| Personal Care | 24% | ||
| Personal Care in Kansas City (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $5.83 (18.93 zł) | 21 zł | 9% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.14 (16.71 zł) | 14.59 zł | 15% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.07 (9.98 zł) | 10.21 zł | 2% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.64 (15.09 zł) | 11 zł | 37% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.57 (8.36 zł) | 4.39 zł | 90% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.04 (9.88 zł) | 7.24 zł | 37% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18.43 (60 zł) | 25 zł | 140% |
| Entertainment | 66% | ||
| Entertainment in Kansas City (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (109 zł) | 46 zł | 135% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (65 zł) | 42 zł | 56% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $48 (157 zł) | 114 zł | 38% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $72 (235 zł) | 130 zł | 81% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8.71 (28 zł) | 18.42 zł | 54% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $3.71 (12.07 zł) | 8.61 zł | 40% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $4.16 (13.52 zł) | 6.81 zł | 99% |
| iPod nano 16GB | $145 (471 zł) | 615 zł | 23% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.40 (1.30 zł) | 0.30 zł | 335% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $48 (156 zł) | 135 zł | 15% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $4.95 (16.08 zł) | 12.29 zł | 31% |
| TOTAL | 26% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,582 prices entered by 350 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2013.
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Cost of living in Kansas City (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 23,713 zł
($7,298)
in Kansas City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
18,750 zł
in Kraków.