Cost of living in Kraków, Poland vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kraków (Poland) is 49% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 zł (€5.94) | €16 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł (€4.71) | €9 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (€2.01) | €3.67 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.86 zł (€0.63) | €0.97 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (€2.21) | €2.28 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (€1.52) | €1.87 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 zł (€2.44) | €5.47 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.66 zł (€0.81) | €1.70 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.33 zł (€0.51) | €1.22 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.72 zł (€0.82) | €1.71 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 zł (€5.48) | €7 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 zł (€1.34) | €2.45 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.26 zł (€0.50) | €1.18 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 38% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,404 zł (€749) | €1,020 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,586 zł (€569) | €836 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 519 zł (€114) | €155 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,232 zł (€491) | €779 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,757 zł (€386) | €531 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 245 zł (€54) | €123 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 46 zł (€10) | €29 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,471 zł (€324) | €383 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 512 zł (€113) | €117 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 zł (€5.94) | €11 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 zł (€5.57) | €10 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 19% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 289 zł (€64) | €79 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 170 zł (€37) | €43 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 273 zł (€60) | €93 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 379 zł (€83) | €129 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 48% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,556 zł (€15,520) | €23,515 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.99 zł (€1.10) | €1.34 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 94 zł (€21) | €48 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27 zł (€5.98) | €28 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 28% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 zł (€3.54) | €7 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 38 zł (€8) | €9 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 116 zł (€26) | €26 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 zł (€3.40) | €4.50 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 zł (€2.44) | €3.72 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.71) | €3.39 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.04 zł (€1.11) | €1.36 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (€1.72) | €2.40 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 zł (€10) | €22 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 40% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 59 zł (€13) | €35 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55 zł (€12) | €21 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 212 zł (€47) | €48 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 109 zł (€24) | €51 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (€4.62) | €8 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (€2.32) | €3.09 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (€2.28) | €4.65 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,881 zł (€414) | €438 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.51 zł (€0.11) | €0.23 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 110 zł (€24) | €27 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (€4.02) | €6 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 337 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is 42% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,900 in Ghent you would need to make just about €1,692 (7,691 zł) in Kraków.
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