- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Switzerland
- Kraków
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kraków, Poland compared to Aarau, Switzerland
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Food | - 69% | |||
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Food in Kraków (Poland) is 69% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17 zł (CHF 4.84) | CHF 22 | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20 zł (CHF 5.80) | CHF 13 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 zł (CHF 2.13) | CHF 12 | - 82% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.77 zł (CHF 0.79) | CHF 1.91 | - 59% | |
12 eggs, large | 6 zł (CHF 1.72) | CHF 6 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.59 zł (CHF 1.31) | CHF 3.16 | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 zł (CHF 3.09) | CHF 11 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.40 zł (CHF 0.68) | CHF 4.15 | - 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.76 zł (CHF 1.07) | CHF 3.15 | - 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.87 zł (CHF 0.82) | CHF 2.01 | - 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 zł (CHF 5.69) | CHF 16 | - 64% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.06 zł (CHF 1.44) | CHF 2.40 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.55 zł (CHF 0.73) | CHF 2.10 | - 65% | |
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 786) | CHF 2,316 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,969 zł (CHF 560) | CHF 1,575 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 617 zł (CHF 176) | CHF 225 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,530 zł (CHF 435) | CHF 1,323 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 994 zł (CHF 283) | CHF 1,000 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 309 zł (CHF 88) | CHF 80 | + 10% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 50 zł (CHF 14) | CHF 35 | - 59% | |
40” flat screen TV | 2,076 zł (CHF 591) | CHF 511 | + 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 314 zł (CHF 89) | CHF 150 | - 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (CHF 7) | CHF 18 | - 59% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26 zł (CHF 7) | CHF 29 | - 74% | |
Clothes | - 55% | |||
Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 55% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 208 zł (CHF 59) | CHF 103 | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 125 zł (CHF 36) | CHF 95 | - 63% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 273 zł (CHF 78) | CHF 140 | - 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 362 zł (CHF 103) | CHF 155 | - 34% | |
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 | 60,895 zł (CHF 17,327) | CHF 30,950 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.10 zł (CHF 1.45) | CHF 1.62 | - 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 90 zł (CHF 26) | CHF 91 | - 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24 zł (CHF 7) | CHF 41 | - 83% | |
Personal Care | - 54% | |||
Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 54% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (CHF 4.87) | CHF 13 | - 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35 zł (CHF 10) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 87 zł (CHF 25) | CHF 93 | - 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (CHF 4.37) | CHF 8 | - 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 zł (CHF 3.26) | CHF 4.38 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (CHF 3.65) | CHF 4.20 | - 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.69 zł (CHF 1.34) | CHF 2.00 | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (CHF 2.38) | CHF 2.60 | - 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43 zł (CHF 12) | CHF 53 | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 56% | |||
Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 56% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 73 zł (CHF 21) | CHF 53 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 44 zł (CHF 13) | CHF 31 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 189 zł (CHF 54) | CHF 113 | - 53% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 zł (CHF 26) | CHF 98 | - 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 zł (CHF 5.83) | CHF 15 | - 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 zł (CHF 1.93) | CHF 5.67 | - 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 zł (CHF 1.93) | CHF 6.00 | - 68% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,997 zł (CHF 568) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.25 zł (CHF 0.07) | CHF 0.33 | - 78% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 116 zł (CHF 33) | CHF 54 | - 39% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14 zł (CHF 4.08) | CHF 8 | - 50% | |
TOTAL | - 62% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is 62% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 7,300
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 2,807
(9,865 zł)
in Kraków.
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