- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Switzerland
- Kraków
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kraków, Poland compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kraków (Poland) is 75% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17 zł (CHF 4.40) | CHF 26 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18 zł (CHF 4.59) | CHF 15 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 zł (CHF 1.93) | CHF 12 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.78 zł (CHF 0.72) | CHF 2.23 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6 zł (CHF 1.56) | CHF 7 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.59 zł (CHF 1.19) | CHF 2.94 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 zł (CHF 2.81) | CHF 10 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.40 zł (CHF 0.62) | CHF 4.21 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.76 zł (CHF 0.97) | CHF 3.20 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.87 zł (CHF 0.74) | CHF 2.08 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 zł (CHF 5.17) | CHF 17 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.09 zł (CHF 1.32) | CHF 2.33 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.55 zł (CHF 0.66) | CHF 2.15 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 64% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,761 zł (CHF 714) | CHF 2,200 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,969 zł (CHF 509) | CHF 1,564 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 617 zł (CHF 160) | CHF 225 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,530 zł (CHF 396) | CHF 1,278 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 994 zł (CHF 257) | CHF 1,000 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 309 zł (CHF 80) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 50 zł (CHF 13) | CHF 33 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,747 zł (CHF 452) | CHF 496 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 303 zł (CHF 78) | CHF 150 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 zł (CHF 6) | CHF 18 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 zł (CHF 6) | CHF 25 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 59% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 208 zł (CHF 54) | CHF 103 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 125 zł (CHF 32) | CHF 95 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 273 zł (CHF 71) | CHF 140 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 341 zł (CHF 88) | CHF 155 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 62% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 60,895 zł (CHF 15,751) | CHF 29,047 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.10 zł (CHF 1.32) | CHF 1.64 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 zł (CHF 23) | CHF 87 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27 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) | 22 zł (CHF 5.80) | CHF 13 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 zł (CHF 10) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 91 zł (CHF 24) | CHF 93 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 16 zł (CHF 4.23) | CHF 8 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (CHF 3.00) | CHF 4.38 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (CHF 3.41) | CHF 4.20 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.76 zł (CHF 1.23) | CHF 2.00 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (CHF 2.16) | CHF 2.60 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 zł (CHF 8) | CHF 53 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 63% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 56 zł (CHF 15) | CHF 51 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44 zł (CHF 11) | CHF 31 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 165 zł (CHF 43) | CHF 113 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 zł (CHF 23) | CHF 100 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 zł (CHF 5.82) | CHF 16 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 zł (CHF 1.76) | CHF 5.67 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 zł (CHF 1.75) | CHF 5.88 | - 70% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 909 zł (CHF 235) | CHF 215 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.25 zł (CHF 0.06) | CHF 0.33 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 116 zł (CHF 30) | CHF 54 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14 zł (CHF 3.71) | CHF 8 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 917 prices entered by 119 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is 66% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
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CHF 6,000
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 2,062
(7,972 zł)
in Kraków.
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