Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is 72% more expensive than in Dalian (China)
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| Food | + 82% | |||
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| Food in Kraków (Poland) is 82% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Kraków | Dalian | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56 zł (99元) | 56元 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37 zł (66元) | 31元 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 zł (27元) | 10元 | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.43 zł (8元) | 10元 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 zł (30元) | 16元 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 16 zł (29元) | 8元 | + 267% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 zł (37元) | 55元 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.03 zł (7元) | 10元 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.84 zł (9元) | 5.81元 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.33 zł (8元) | 4.51元 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 56 zł (100元) | 88元 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13 zł (23元) | 7元 | + 231% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6.00 zł (11元) | 6元 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 148% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Kraków | Dalian | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,594 zł (9,954元) | 4,086元 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,530 zł (8,061元) | 2,915元 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 988 zł (1,759元) | 250元 | + 605% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,377 zł (6,009元) | 2,928元 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,834 zł (5,042元) | 2,068元 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 625 zł (1,112元) | 201元 | + 455% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 zł (83元) | 92元 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,357 zł (2,415元) | 2,612元 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 415 zł (739元) | 327元 | + 126% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 66 zł (118元) | 30元 | + 292% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 62 zł (110元) | 39元 | + 182% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 26% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 412 zł (734元) | 365元 | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 206 zł (366元) | 379元 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 308 zł (548元) | 484元 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 354 zł (630元) | 308元 | + 105% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 52% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 34,102 zł (60,681元) | 184,335元 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 zł (11元) | 7元 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 142 zł (253元) | 62元 | + 309% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 40 zł (71元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 46% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Kraków | Dalian | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł (34元) | 25元 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 zł (56元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 228 zł (407元) | 150元 | + 171% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 zł (36元) | 61元 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 zł (29元) | 25元 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 zł (31元) | 27元 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 zł (20元) | 9元 | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 zł (26元) | 16元 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 zł (111元) | 39元 | + 185% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 38% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Kraków | Dalian | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 124 zł (221元) | 111元 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 63 zł (112元) | 97元 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 219 zł (389元) | 165元 | + 136% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 188 zł (335元) | 317元 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 zł (45元) | 44元 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 zł (29元) | 34元 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł (25元) | 25元 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,253 zł (4,008元) | 3,000元 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.64 zł (1.14元) | 0.47元 | + 143% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 123 zł (220元) | 230元 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (31元) | 14元 | + 113% | |
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TOTAL | + 72% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 364 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2023.
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