Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is 10% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in Kraków (Poland) is 14% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Kraków | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51 zł (kr89) | kr150 | - 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 39 zł (kr68) | kr85 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 zł (kr30) | kr38 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.67 zł (kr10) | kr14 | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | 20 zł (kr34) | kr32 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15 zł (kr26) | kr20 | + 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 zł (kr46) | kr43 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 zł (kr12) | kr17 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 zł (kr11) | kr13 | - 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 zł (kr12) | kr9 | + 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 61 zł (kr107) | kr81 | + 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10 zł (kr17) | kr20 | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 zł (kr12) | kr10 | + 20% | |
Housing | + 9% | |||
Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 9% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Kraków | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,896 zł (kr13,772) | kr12,078 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,313 zł (kr9,267) | kr10,088 | - 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,357 zł (kr2,368) | kr797 | + 197% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,130 zł (kr8,947) | kr8,998 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,760 zł (kr6,559) | kr6,853 | - 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 804 zł (kr1,402) | kr621 | + 126% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 68 zł (kr119) | kr164 | - 27% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,957 zł (kr3,413) | kr2,390 | + 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 687 zł (kr1,199) | kr488 | + 146% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 63 zł (kr110) | kr43 | + 152% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 78 zł (kr137) | kr230 | - 40% | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 8% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 406 zł (kr708) | kr622 | + 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 197 zł (kr343) | kr294 | + 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 385 zł (kr672) | kr789 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 560 zł (kr977) | kr1,009 | - 3% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 31% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 157,381 zł (kr274,491) | kr314,482 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (kr12) | kr15 | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 190 zł (kr331) | kr467 | - 29% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 58 zł (kr102) | kr408 | - 75% | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 17% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 zł (kr62) | kr37 | + 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53 zł (kr93) | kr82 | + 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 273 zł (kr476) | kr500 | - 5% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 29 zł (kr50) | kr37 | + 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 zł (kr37) | kr31 | + 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 zł (kr32) | kr18 | + 72% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 zł (kr22) | kr12 | + 85% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 zł (kr21) | kr17 | + 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 93 zł (kr163) | kr202 | - 20% | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is about the same as in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Kraków | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 135 zł (kr235) | kr297 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 65 zł (kr113) | kr209 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 364 zł (kr635) | kr455 | + 40% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 245 zł (kr427) | kr541 | - 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 zł (kr70) | kr77 | - 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 zł (kr34) | kr49 | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21 zł (kr37) | kr42 | - 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,581 zł (kr4,501) | kr3,632 | + 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 zł (kr1.74) | kr0.88 | + 99% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 199 zł (kr347) | kr211 | + 64% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 zł (kr43) | kr54 | - 21% | |
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TOTAL | - 10% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
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