- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
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- London
- Kraków
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between London (United Kingdom) and Kraków (Poland)
| Food | 138% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 138% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | £13.68 (68 zł) | 23 zł | 196% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.60 (28 zł) | 15.71 zł | 77% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | £4.62 (23 zł) | 7.72 zł | 197% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.06 (5.27 zł) | 2.88 zł | 83% |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.78 (13.79 zł) | 7.63 zł | 81% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.48 (12.28 zł) | 4.76 zł | 158% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.78 (18.78 zł) | 10.35 zł | 81% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.15 (10.67 zł) | 3.20 zł | 233% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | £2.09 (10.39 zł) | 2.61 zł | 298% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | £1.56 (7.74 zł) | 3.00 zł | 158% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8.52 (42 zł) | 27 zł | 57% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.94 (9.60 zł) | 5.32 zł | 80% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.11 (5.49 zł) | 2.68 zł | 105% |
| Housing | 202% | ||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 202% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | £2,214 (10,986 zł) | 3,100 zł | 254% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £115 (570 zł) | 510 zł | 12% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | £21 (103 zł) | 52 zł | 99% |
| 40” flat screen TV | £485 (2,405 zł) | 2,400 zł | 0% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | £107 (530 zł) | 395 zł | 34% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6.70 (33 zł) | 24 zł | 39% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10.03 (50 zł) | 15.59 zł | 219% |
| Clothes | 20% | ||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 20% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | £74 (368 zł) | 285 zł | 29% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | £35 (173 zł) | 156 zł | 11% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | £64 (319 zł) | 260 zł | 23% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | £71 (351 zł) | 250 zł | 40% |
| Transportation | 232% | ||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 232% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,539 (91,979 zł) | 77,305 zł | 19% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.39 (6.88 zł) | 5.78 zł | 19% |
| monthly ticket public transport | £125 (621 zł) | 91 zł | 581% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | £16.33 (81 zł) | 27 zł | 198% |
| Personal Care | 70% | ||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 70% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | £5.88 (29 zł) | 21 zł | 40% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.76 (18.68 zł) | 14.59 zł | 28% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.36 (11.73 zł) | 10.21 zł | 15% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.71 (18.41 zł) | 11 zł | 67% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.30 (11.43 zł) | 4.39 zł | 160% |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.13 (10.56 zł) | 7.24 zł | 46% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £20 (101 zł) | 25 zł | 303% |
| Entertainment | 160% | ||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 160% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £32 (157 zł) | 46 zł | 238% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (105 zł) | 42 zł | 151% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £136 (674 zł) | 114 zł | 493% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | £75 (371 zł) | 130 zł | 186% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9.14 (45 zł) | 18.42 zł | 146% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | £2.65 (13.16 zł) | 8.61 zł | 53% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | £3.81 (18.91 zł) | 6.81 zł | 178% |
| iPod nano 16GB | £131 (649 zł) | 615 zł | 6% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.27 (1.33 zł) | 0.30 zł | 344% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | £66 (328 zł) | 135 zł | 142% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | £7.63 (38 zł) | 12.29 zł | 208% |
| TOTAL | 174% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2013.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,674 prices entered by 1,221 different people.
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