Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is 50% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States)
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| Food | - 56% | |||
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| Food in Kraków (Poland) is 56% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Kraków | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 zł ($8) | $19 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28 zł ($6) | $10 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 zł ($2.95) | $6 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.52 zł ($0.80) | $0.98 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 zł ($2.59) | $6 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 zł ($2.87) | $3.93 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł ($4.27) | $5.58 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.99 zł ($0.90) | $3.96 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.79 zł ($0.63) | $2.21 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.17 zł ($0.94) | $5.14 | - 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35 zł ($8) | $15 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł ($1.82) | $3.11 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.25 zł ($0.73) | $2.65 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 51% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Kraków | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,314 zł ($1,202) | $2,318 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,825 zł ($865) | $1,647 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 860 zł ($195) | $214 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,371 zł ($763) | $1,499 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,269 zł ($513) | $1,189 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 383 zł ($87) | $163 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 zł ($10) | $45 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,833 zł ($415) | $277 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 409 zł ($93) | $103 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 zł ($5.32) | $10 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 zł ($7) | $23 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 8% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Kraków | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 299 zł ($68) | $56 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 204 zł ($46) | $43 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 321 zł ($73) | $105 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 362 zł ($82) | $179 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 50% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Kraków | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,077 zł ($16,985) | $28,726 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł ($1.50) | $0.92 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 170 zł ($39) | $90 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27 zł ($6) | $40 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 59% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Kraków | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 zł ($3.38) | $7 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39 zł ($9) | $14 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 157 zł ($36) | $168 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 zł ($4.16) | $7 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 zł ($3.37) | $4.34 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 zł ($3.06) | $5.81 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.39 zł ($1.22) | $6 | - 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł ($1.90) | $1.75 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 zł ($14) | $35 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 47% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Kraków | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 72 zł ($16) | $50 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 58 zł ($13) | $24 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 174 zł ($39) | $197 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 142 zł ($32) | $64 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 zł ($5.49) | $13 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 zł ($2.92) | $6 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 zł ($2.44) | $5.61 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,144 zł ($485) | $491 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł ($0.11) | $0.16 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 zł ($27) | $49 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł ($3.71) | $8 | - 53% | |
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TOTAL | - 50% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 572 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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