- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Poland
- Yekaterinburg
- Kraków
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Yekaterinburg (Russia) and Kraków (Poland)
| Food | 21% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 21% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | руб 233 (24 zł) | 23 zł | 5% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 196 (20 zł) | 15.71 zł | 29% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | руб 95 (9.83 zł) | 7.72 zł | 27% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 33 (3.43 zł) | 2.88 zł | 19% |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 46 (4.80 zł) | 7.63 zł | 37% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 108 (11.21 zł) | 4.76 zł | 136% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 139 (14.42 zł) | 10.35 zł | 39% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 68 (7.02 zł) | 3.20 zł | 119% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (3.56 zł) | 2.61 zł | 36% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | руб 40 (4.19 zł) | 3.00 zł | 39% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 317 (33 zł) | 27 zł | 22% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 59 (6.08 zł) | 5.32 zł | 14% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 18.57 (1.92 zł) | 2.68 zł | 28% |
| Housing | 33% | ||
| Housing in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 33% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | руб 33,714 (3,490 zł) | 3,100 zł | 13% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,214 (436 zł) | 510 zł | 14% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | руб 543 (56 zł) | 52 zł | 8% |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 33,579 (3,476 zł) | 2,400 zł | 45% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | руб 4,671 (484 zł) | 395 zł | 22% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 233 (24 zł) | 24 zł | 1% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,220 (126 zł) | 15.59 zł | 710% |
| Clothes | 48% | ||
| Clothes in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 48% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | руб 3,500 (362 zł) | 285 zł | 27% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | руб 2,457 (254 zł) | 156 zł | 63% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | руб 2,957 (306 zł) | 260 zł | 18% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | руб 3,714 (385 zł) | 250 zł | 54% |
| Transportation | 5% | ||
| Transportation in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 5% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 767,222 (79,423 zł) | 77,305 zł | 3% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 27 (2.82 zł) | 5.78 zł | 51% |
| monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,033 (107 zł) | 91 zł | 17% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | руб 352 (36 zł) | 27 zł | 34% |
| Personal Care | 28% | ||
| Personal Care in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 28% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | руб 293 (30 zł) | 21 zł | 45% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 157 (16.22 zł) | 14.59 zł | 11% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 108 (11.13 zł) | 10.21 zł | 9% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 133 (13.72 zł) | 11 zł | 25% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 48 (4.95 zł) | 4.39 zł | 13% |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 81 (8.36 zł) | 7.24 zł | 15% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 396 (41 zł) | 25 zł | 64% |
| Entertainment | 94% | ||
| Entertainment in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 94% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,214 (126 zł) | 46 zł | 171% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 429 (44 zł) | 42 zł | 6% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,183 (122 zł) | 114 zł | 8% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | руб 3,143 (325 zł) | 130 zł | 151% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 284 (29 zł) | 18.42 zł | 60% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | руб 131 (13.52 zł) | 8.61 zł | 57% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | руб 167 (17.25 zł) | 6.81 zł | 153% |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 6,841 (708 zł) | 615 zł | 15% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.21 (0.13 zł) | 0.30 zł | 58% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | руб 4,361 (451 zł) | 135 zł | 234% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | руб 51 (5.32 zł) | 12.29 zł | 57% |
| TOTAL | 30% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,811 prices entered by 285 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 10, 2013.
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Cost of living in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 30% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 20,327 zł
(руб 196,354)
in Yekaterinburg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
15,625 zł
in Kraków.