- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Switzerland
- Kraków
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kraków, Poland compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kraków (Poland) is 66% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 zł (CHF 7) | CHF 22 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (CHF 5.09) | CHF 13 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (CHF 2.08) | CHF 12 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.81 zł (CHF 0.74) | CHF 1.91 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (CHF 2.67) | CHF 6 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.17 zł (CHF 1.36) | CHF 3.16 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł (CHF 3.65) | CHF 11 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.78 zł (CHF 1.00) | CHF 4.15 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.10 zł (CHF 0.56) | CHF 3.15 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.03 zł (CHF 0.80) | CHF 2.01 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43 zł (CHF 11) | CHF 16 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.83 zł (CHF 1.28) | CHF 2.40 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.83 zł (CHF 0.75) | CHF 2.10 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 60% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,223 zł (CHF 852) | CHF 2,316 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,435 zł (CHF 643) | CHF 1,575 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 490 zł (CHF 129) | CHF 225 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,205 zł (CHF 583) | CHF 1,369 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,520 zł (CHF 402) | CHF 1,000 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 296 zł (CHF 78) | CHF 80 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 44 zł (CHF 12) | CHF 35 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,990 zł (CHF 526) | CHF 511 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 337 zł (CHF 89) | CHF 150 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 zł (CHF 6) | CHF 18 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 zł (CHF 5.24) | CHF 29 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 51% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 289 zł (CHF 76) | CHF 103 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 145 zł (CHF 38) | CHF 95 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 295 zł (CHF 78) | CHF 140 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 zł (CHF 95) | CHF 155 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 60% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,761 zł (CHF 21,339) | CHF 28,963 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.92 zł (CHF 1.30) | CHF 1.62 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 88 zł (CHF 23) | CHF 91 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 zł (CHF 7) | CHF 41 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 56% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (CHF 4.52) | CHF 13 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35 zł (CHF 9) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 87 zł (CHF 23) | CHF 93 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (CHF 4.06) | CHF 8 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (CHF 3.08) | CHF 4.38 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (CHF 3.20) | CHF 4.20 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.81 zł (CHF 1.27) | CHF 2.00 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (CHF 2.20) | CHF 2.60 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39 zł (CHF 10) | CHF 53 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 57% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 zł (CHF 18) | CHF 53 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 51 zł (CHF 13) | CHF 31 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 193 zł (CHF 51) | CHF 113 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120 zł (CHF 32) | CHF 98 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 zł (CHF 5.40) | CHF 15 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 zł (CHF 2.61) | CHF 5.67 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (CHF 2.33) | CHF 6.00 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,997 zł (CHF 528) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.43 zł (CHF 0.11) | CHF 0.33 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 124 zł (CHF 33) | CHF 79 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (CHF 4.20) | CHF 8 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 460 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is 60% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 7,200
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 2,867
(10,852 zł)
in Kraków.
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