- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Switzerland
- Kraków
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kraków, Poland compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kraków (Poland) is 74% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17 zł (CHF 4.59) | CHF 26 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18 zł (CHF 4.79) | CHF 13 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 zł (CHF 2.02) | CHF 12 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.86 zł (CHF 0.77) | CHF 2.13 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6 zł (CHF 1.63) | CHF 7 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.59 zł (CHF 1.24) | CHF 2.94 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 zł (CHF 2.93) | CHF 10 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.40 zł (CHF 0.65) | CHF 4.21 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.76 zł (CHF 1.01) | CHF 3.20 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.87 zł (CHF 0.77) | CHF 2.08 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 zł (CHF 5.40) | CHF 17 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.19 zł (CHF 1.40) | CHF 2.33 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.55 zł (CHF 0.69) | CHF 2.15 | - 68% | |
| 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 | 2,761 zł (CHF 745) | CHF 2,200 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,969 zł (CHF 531) | CHF 1,564 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 617 zł (CHF 167) | CHF 225 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,530 zł (CHF 413) | CHF 1,278 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 994 zł (CHF 268) | CHF 1,000 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 309 zł (CHF 83) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 50 zł (CHF 13) | CHF 33 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,074 zł (CHF 560) | CHF 496 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 zł (CHF 81) | CHF 150 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21 zł (CHF 5.69) | CHF 18 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 zł (CHF 7) | CHF 25 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 57% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 208 zł (CHF 56) | CHF 103 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 125 zł (CHF 34) | CHF 95 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 269 zł (CHF 73) | CHF 140 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 349 zł (CHF 94) | CHF 155 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 61% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 60,895 zł (CHF 16,436) | CHF 29,047 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.10 zł (CHF 1.38) | CHF 1.64 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 zł (CHF 24) | CHF 87 | - 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25 zł (CHF 7) | CHF 41 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 57% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 zł (CHF 4.39) | CHF 13 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 zł (CHF 11) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 91 zł (CHF 25) | CHF 93 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 16 zł (CHF 4.41) | CHF 8 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (CHF 3.13) | CHF 4.38 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (CHF 3.56) | CHF 4.20 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.49 zł (CHF 1.21) | CHF 2.00 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (CHF 2.26) | CHF 2.60 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31 zł (CHF 8) | CHF 53 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 60% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 zł (CHF 18) | CHF 51 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44 zł (CHF 12) | CHF 31 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 171 zł (CHF 46) | CHF 113 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 zł (CHF 24) | CHF 100 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 zł (CHF 5.40) | CHF 16 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 zł (CHF 1.83) | CHF 5.67 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 zł (CHF 1.83) | CHF 5.88 | - 69% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 2,149 zł (CHF 580) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.25 zł (CHF 0.07) | CHF 0.33 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 116 zł (CHF 31) | CHF 54 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14 zł (CHF 3.87) | CHF 8 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 965 prices entered by 114 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is 64% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 6,800
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 2,458
(9,105 zł)
in Kraków.
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