- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- New York City
- Kraków
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between New York City (United States) and Kraków (Poland)
| Food | 136% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New York City (United States) is 136% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $14.33 (47 zł) | 23 zł | 103% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7.56 (25 zł) | 15.71 zł | 56% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $5.40 (17.52 zł) | 7.72 zł | 127% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.78 (9.01 zł) | 2.88 zł | 213% |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.48 (11.29 zł) | 7.63 zł | 48% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.92 (15.97 zł) | 4.76 zł | 236% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6.55 (21 zł) | 10.35 zł | 106% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.46 (14.49 zł) | 3.20 zł | 352% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $5.10 (16.57 zł) | 2.61 zł | 535% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $2.65 (8.60 zł) | 3.00 zł | 186% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16.85 (55 zł) | 27 zł | 103% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.33 (7.55 zł) | 5.32 zł | 42% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.94 (9.54 zł) | 2.68 zł | 255% |
| Housing | 233% | ||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 233% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $3,656 (11,869 zł) | 3,100 zł | 283% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (521 zł) | 510 zł | 2% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $53 (173 zł) | 52 zł | 234% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $779 (2,527 zł) | 2,400 zł | 5% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $161 (523 zł) | 395 zł | 32% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12.25 (40 zł) | 24 zł | 66% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (71 zł) | 15.59 zł | 357% |
| Clothes | 9% | ||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $59 (193 zł) | 285 zł | 32% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $40 (130 zł) | 156 zł | 17% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $92 (298 zł) | 260 zł | 15% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $118 (384 zł) | 250 zł | 53% |
| Transportation | 102% | ||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 102% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,674 (89,835 zł) | 77,305 zł | 16% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (3.43 zł) | 5.78 zł | 41% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $107 (347 zł) | 91 zł | 281% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | $16.62 (54 zł) | 27 zł | 98% |
| Personal Care | 116% | ||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 116% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $13.24 (43 zł) | 21 zł | 106% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8.07 (26 zł) | 14.59 zł | 79% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.92 (15.98 zł) | 10.21 zł | 57% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.78 (18.76 zł) | 11 zł | 71% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.29 (13.94 zł) | 4.39 zł | 218% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.28 (13.89 zł) | 7.24 zł | 92% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (97 zł) | 25 zł | 290% |
| Entertainment | 158% | ||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 158% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 (167 zł) | 46 zł | 259% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (86 zł) | 42 zł | 105% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $296 (959 zł) | 114 zł | 745% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $115 (372 zł) | 130 zł | 187% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13.97 (45 zł) | 18.42 zł | 146% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $4.47 (14.52 zł) | 8.61 zł | 69% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $6.23 (20 zł) | 6.81 zł | 197% |
| iPod nano 16GB | $157 (511 zł) | 615 zł | 17% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (1.10 zł) | 0.30 zł | 267% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $99 (320 zł) | 135 zł | 137% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $12.45 (40 zł) | 12.29 zł | 229% |
| TOTAL | 151% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2013.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,401 prices entered by 1,079 different people.
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