- Cost of Living
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- Kraków
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- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Kraków (Poland) and Madrid (Spain)
| Food | 38% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kraków (Poland) is 38% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 23 zł (€5.48) | €11.66 | 53% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 15.71 zł (€3.75) | €6.70 | 44% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 7.72 zł (€1.85) | €3.22 | 43% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.88 zł (€0.69) | €0.90 | 24% |
| 12 eggs, large | 7.63 zł (€1.82) | €1.65 | 11% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.76 zł (€1.14) | €1.92 | 41% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10.35 zł (€2.47) | €5.43 | 54% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.20 zł (€0.77) | €1.71 | 55% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 2.61 zł (€0.62) | €1.53 | 59% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 3.00 zł (€0.72) | €0.76 | 5% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (€6.44) | €6.42 | 0% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.32 zł (€1.27) | €1.47 | 13% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.68 zł (€0.64) | €0.80 | 20% |
| Housing | 41% | ||
| Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 41% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 3,100 zł (€741) | €1,264 | 41% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 510 zł (€122) | €148 | 18% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 52 zł (€12.40) | €37 | 66% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,400 zł (€573) | €532 | 8% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 395 zł (€94) | €91 | 4% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 zł (€5.71) | €5.70 | 0% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15.59 zł (€3.72) | €10.05 | 63% |
| Clothes | 1% | ||
| Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 1% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 285 zł (€68) | €87 | 21% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 156 zł (€37) | €29 | 30% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 260 zł (€62) | €72 | 14% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 250 zł (€60) | €73 | 18% |
| Transportation | 38% | ||
| Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 38% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,305 zł (€18,468) | €21,582 | 14% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.78 zł (€1.38) | €1.44 | 4% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 91 zł (€22) | €53 | 59% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 27 zł (€6.51) | €12.88 | 49% |
| Personal Care | 13% | ||
| Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 13% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 21 zł (€4.99) | €4.51 | 11% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 14.59 zł (€3.49) | €4.69 | 26% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10.21 zł (€2.44) | €2.40 | 1% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (€2.63) | €3.14 | 16% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.39 zł (€1.05) | €1.55 | 32% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7.24 zł (€1.73) | €1.89 | 8% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 zł (€5.97) | €12.91 | 54% |
| Entertainment | 44% | ||
| Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 44% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 46 zł (€11.10) | €32 | 65% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 42 zł (€10.00) | €17.02 | 41% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 114 zł (€27) | €69 | 61% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 130 zł (€31) | €55 | 43% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18.42 zł (€4.40) | €9.22 | 52% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 8.61 zł (€2.06) | €2.12 | 3% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 6.81 zł (€1.63) | €2.87 | 43% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 615 zł (€147) | €136 | 8% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 zł (€0.07) | €0.18 | 60% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 135 zł (€32) | €57 | 43% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 12.29 zł (€2.94) | €4.65 | 37% |
| TOTAL | 38% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2013.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,234 prices entered by 900 different people.
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