Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is 141% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil)
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Food | + 102% | |||
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Food in Kraków (Poland) is 102% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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Kraków | Bauru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51 zł (R$ 76) | R$ 35 | + 118% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 39 zł (R$ 58) | R$ 31 | + 85% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 zł (R$ 26) | R$ 10 | + 164% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.67 zł (R$ 8) | R$ 4.69 | + 80% | |
12 eggs, large | 20 zł (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 156% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15 zł (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 224% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 zł (R$ 40) | R$ 33 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 zł (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 zł (R$ 10) | R$ 4.61 | + 112% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 zł (R$ 11) | R$ 5.53 | + 91% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 61 zł (R$ 91) | R$ 37 | + 150% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10 zł (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 72% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 zł (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 45% | |
Housing | + 327% | |||
Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 327% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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Kraków | Bauru | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,896 zł (R$ 11,773) | R$ 2,404 | + 390% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,313 zł (R$ 7,921) | R$ 1,420 | + 458% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,357 zł (R$ 2,024) | R$ 250 | + 710% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,130 zł (R$ 7,648) | R$ 1,698 | + 350% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,760 zł (R$ 5,607) | R$ 1,077 | + 420% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 804 zł (R$ 1,199) | R$ 279 | + 329% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 68 zł (R$ 102) | R$ 85 | + 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,957 zł (R$ 2,918) | R$ 2,104 | + 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 687 zł (R$ 1,025) | R$ 602 | + 70% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 63 zł (R$ 94) | R$ 12 | + 702% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 78 zł (R$ 117) | R$ 14 | + 712% | |
Clothes | + 119% | |||
Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 119% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 406 zł (R$ 606) | R$ 218 | + 178% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 197 zł (R$ 293) | R$ 163 | + 80% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 385 zł (R$ 574) | R$ 332 | + 73% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 560 zł (R$ 835) | R$ 286 | + 192% | |
Transportation | + 92% | |||
Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 92% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 157,381 zł (R$ 234,645) | R$ 72,761 | + 222% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (R$ 10) | R$ 5.90 | + 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 190 zł (R$ 283) | R$ 161 | + 76% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 59 zł (R$ 87) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 92% | |||
Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 92% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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Kraków | Bauru | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 zł (R$ 53) | R$ 23 | + 129% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53 zł (R$ 80) | R$ 79 | + 1% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 273 zł (R$ 407) | R$ 217 | + 88% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 29 zł (R$ 43) | R$ 18 | + 145% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 zł (R$ 32) | R$ 13 | + 143% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 zł (R$ 27) | R$ 16 | + 66% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 zł (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 130% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 zł (R$ 18) | R$ 4.01 | + 351% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 93 zł (R$ 139) | R$ 41 | + 240% | |
Entertainment | + 125% | |||
Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 125% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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Kraków | Bauru | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 135 zł (R$ 201) | R$ 66 | + 203% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 65 zł (R$ 96) | R$ 40 | + 143% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 364 zł (R$ 543) | R$ 132 | + 311% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 245 zł (R$ 365) | R$ 104 | + 250% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 zł (R$ 60) | R$ 22 | + 177% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 zł (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 158% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21 zł (R$ 32) | R$ 8 | + 326% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,581 zł (R$ 3,848) | R$ 3,568 | + 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 zł (R$ 1.49) | R$ 0.81 | + 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 199 zł (R$ 297) | R$ 104 | + 185% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 zł (R$ 34) | R$ 10 | + 246% | |
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TOTAL | + 141% |

These prices were last updated on May 16, 2025.
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