Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark)
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Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Kraków (Poland) is 8% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Kraków | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51 zł (kr91) | kr125 | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 39 zł (kr69) | kr72 | - 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 zł (kr30) | kr37 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.67 zł (kr10) | kr11 | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | 20 zł (kr35) | kr31 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15 zł (kr26) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 zł (kr47) | kr52 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 zł (kr12) | kr18 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 zł (kr12) | kr11 | + 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 zł (kr13) | kr13 | - 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 61 zł (kr109) | kr81 | + 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10 zł (kr17) | kr19 | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 zł (kr12) | - | - | |
Housing | + 37% | |||
Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 37% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Kraków | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,896 zł (kr14,030) | kr10,293 | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,313 zł (kr9,440) | kr7,078 | + 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,357 zł (kr2,412) | kr1,303 | + 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,130 zł (kr9,114) | kr6,025 | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,760 zł (kr6,681) | kr4,137 | + 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 804 zł (kr1,428) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 68 zł (kr121) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,957 zł (kr3,477) | kr3,019 | + 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 687 zł (kr1,221) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 63 zł (kr112) | kr52 | + 116% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 78 zł (kr139) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 11% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 406 zł (kr722) | kr781 | - 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 197 zł (kr349) | kr237 | + 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 385 zł (kr684) | kr597 | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 560 zł (kr995) | kr1,050 | - 5% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 18% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 157,381 zł (kr279,626) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 zł (kr12) | kr12 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 181 zł (kr322) | kr388 | - 17% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 55 zł (kr99) | kr266 | - 63% | |
Personal Care | - 0% | |||
Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 zł (kr63) | kr58 | + 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53 zł (kr95) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 273 zł (kr485) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 zł (kr50) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 zł (kr38) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 zł (kr32) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 zł (kr22) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 zł (kr22) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 93 zł (kr166) | kr181 | - 9% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 6% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Kraków | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 135 zł (kr239) | kr380 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 65 zł (kr115) | kr219 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 364 zł (kr647) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 245 zł (kr435) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 zł (kr71) | kr73 | - 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 zł (kr34) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21 zł (kr38) | kr33 | + 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,581 zł (kr4,585) | kr2,962 | + 55% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 zł (kr1.78) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 199 zł (kr353) | kr255 | + 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26 zł (kr46) | kr47 | - 2% | |
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TOTAL | + 1% |

These prices were last updated on February 09, 2025.
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