Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is 31% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany)
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| Food | - 23% | |||
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| Food in Kraków (Poland) is 23% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Kraków | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 zł (€11) | €16 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 zł (€7) | €9 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 zł (€3.24) | €5.04 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.87 zł (€1.06) | €1.16 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 zł (€3.33) | €4.85 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15 zł (€3.20) | €3.07 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 zł (€5.27) | €5.45 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.03 zł (€0.88) | €2.34 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.84 zł (€1.05) | €2.13 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.11 zł (€0.89) | €1.12 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 56 zł (€12) | €7 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (€1.98) | €2.10 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.65 zł (€1.23) | €1.25 | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 25% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Kraków | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,134 zł (€1,332) | €1,955 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,657 zł (€1,229) | €1,340 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 988 zł (€215) | €188 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,378 zł (€734) | €1,116 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,885 zł (€627) | €836 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 625 zł (€136) | €134 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 zł (€10) | €27 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,357 zł (€295) | €480 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 415 zł (€90) | €91 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 66 zł (€14) | €5.59 | + 157% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 62 zł (€13) | €15 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 9% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 412 zł (€90) | €86 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 206 zł (€45) | €48 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 308 zł (€67) | €90 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 354 zł (€77) | €115 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 50% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 71,121 zł (€15,448) | €27,818 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 zł (€1.38) | €1.84 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 142 zł (€31) | €75 | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 59 zł (€13) | €20 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 10% more expensive than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Kraków | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł (€4.15) | €6 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 zł (€7) | €10 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 228 zł (€50) | €46 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 zł (€4.44) | €3.18 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 zł (€3.54) | €2.06 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 zł (€3.73) | €2.09 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 zł (€2.40) | €1.66 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 zł (€3.14) | €1.43 | + 119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 zł (€14) | €22 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 28% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Kraków | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 124 zł (€27) | €44 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 63 zł (€14) | €20 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 219 zł (€48) | €195 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 188 zł (€41) | €81 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 zł (€5.53) | €8 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 zł (€3.50) | €2.89 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł (€3.01) | €4.05 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,253 zł (€489) | €498 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.64 zł (€0.14) | €0.08 | + 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 123 zł (€27) | €33 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (€3.74) | €7 | - 45% | |
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TOTAL | - 31% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 491 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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