Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is 44% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 37% | |||
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| Food in Kraków (Poland) is 37% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kraków | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 zł (£6) | £11 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26 zł (£4.87) | £5.69 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 zł (£1.96) | £2.96 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.41 zł (£0.64) | £1.00 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 zł (£1.99) | £2.96 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 zł (£1.52) | £2.05 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (£2.41) | £3.39 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.53 zł (£0.66) | £2.03 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.78 zł (£0.52) | £0.87 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.17 zł (£0.78) | £1.74 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł (£5.49) | £8 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (£1.42) | £2.04 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.81 zł (£0.52) | £0.91 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 48% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,391 zł (£820) | £1,689 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,166 zł (£591) | £1,037 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 621 zł (£116) | £266 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,153 zł (£589) | £852 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,079 zł (£388) | £790 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 264 zł (£49) | £84 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 46 zł (£9) | £26 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,505 zł (£281) | £347 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 431 zł (£80) | £102 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23 zł (£4.25) | £7 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 zł (£4.49) | £12 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is about the same as in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kraków | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 298 zł (£56) | £65 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 170 zł (£32) | £28 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 306 zł (£57) | £68 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 373 zł (£70) | £63 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 48% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,077 zł (£14,018) | £24,000 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (£1.22) | £1.58 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 139 zł (£26) | £59 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27 zł (£4.96) | £12 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 46% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 zł (£2.89) | £7 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39 zł (£7) | £8 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 136 zł (£25) | £100 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 zł (£3.16) | £3.66 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 zł (£1.96) | £1.98 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (£2.26) | £3.40 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.36 zł (£0.81) | £1.99 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 zł (£1.65) | £2.10 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 zł (£10) | £13 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 44% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kraków | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63 zł (£12) | £23 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 zł (£11) | £19 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 217 zł (£40) | £93 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 124 zł (£23) | £49 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 zł (£4.68) | £8 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 zł (£2.51) | £3.00 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (£1.94) | £4.04 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,842 zł (£344) | £427 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł (£0.09) | £0.19 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 zł (£22) | £25 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (£2.94) | £11 | - 74% | |
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TOTAL | - 44% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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