- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Switzerland
- Kraków
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kraków, Poland vs Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kraków (Poland) is 67% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 zł (CHF 7) | CHF 21 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (CHF 4.92) | CHF 14 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (CHF 2.11) | CHF 12 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.82 zł (CHF 0.75) | CHF 1.86 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (CHF 2.75) | CHF 6 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.05 zł (CHF 1.34) | CHF 3.20 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 zł (CHF 5.35) | CHF 10 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.33 zł (CHF 0.88) | CHF 3.92 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.73 zł (CHF 0.46) | CHF 2.96 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.98 zł (CHF 0.79) | CHF 1.93 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 zł (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.89 zł (CHF 1.29) | CHF 2.50 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.78 zł (CHF 0.74) | CHF 2.16 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 62% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,132 zł (CHF 828) | CHF 2,233 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,457 zł (CHF 650) | CHF 1,550 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 488 zł (CHF 129) | CHF 263 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,123 zł (CHF 561) | CHF 1,316 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,580 zł (CHF 418) | CHF 766 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 301 zł (CHF 80) | CHF 340 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 46 zł (CHF 12) | CHF 33 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,793 zł (CHF 474) | CHF 533 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 344 zł (CHF 91) | CHF 163 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 zł (CHF 6) | CHF 18 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł (CHF 5.79) | CHF 27 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 35% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 293 zł (CHF 77) | CHF 103 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 160 zł (CHF 42) | CHF 63 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 278 zł (CHF 73) | CHF 143 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 368 zł (CHF 97) | CHF 168 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 58% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,615 zł (CHF 21,314) | CHF 27,566 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.05 zł (CHF 1.34) | CHF 1.64 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 89 zł (CHF 24) | CHF 90 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 zł (CHF 7) | CHF 36 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 59% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 zł (CHF 4.27) | CHF 13 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 37 zł (CHF 10) | CHF 40 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 101 zł (CHF 27) | CHF 93 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 16 zł (CHF 4.22) | CHF 6 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 zł (CHF 3.04) | CHF 4.22 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (CHF 3.16) | CHF 3.90 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.89 zł (CHF 1.29) | CHF 2.00 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (CHF 1.95) | CHF 2.45 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 zł (CHF 11) | CHF 43 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 63% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67 zł (CHF 18) | CHF 55 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 51 zł (CHF 13) | CHF 34 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 180 zł (CHF 48) | CHF 135 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 116 zł (CHF 31) | CHF 108 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (CHF 5.50) | CHF 15 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 zł (CHF 2.55) | CHF 5.50 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (CHF 2.33) | CHF 5.80 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,140 zł (CHF 566) | CHF 800 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.43 zł (CHF 0.11) | CHF 0.55 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 zł (CHF 32) | CHF 79 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (CHF 4.30) | CHF 8 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 603 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
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Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is 61% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 6,500
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 2,536
(9,592 zł)
in Kraków.
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