Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is 90% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 75% | |||
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| Food in Kraków (Poland) is 75% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Kraków | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 zł (RM55) | RM21 | + 166% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 38 zł (RM42) | RM15 | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 zł (RM23) | RM10 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.18 zł (RM5.69) | RM6 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 zł (RM18) | RM7 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14 zł (RM16) | RM4.81 | + 223% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29 zł (RM32) | RM18 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 zł (RM7) | RM13 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.35 zł (RM5.87) | RM4.21 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.09 zł (RM5.59) | RM11 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 63 zł (RM69) | RM81 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 zł (RM12) | RM4.73 | + 146% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 zł (RM7) | RM3.10 | + 127% | |
| Housing | + 165% | |||
| Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 165% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Kraków | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,638 zł (RM8,388) | RM2,798 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,509 zł (RM6,050) | RM1,774 | + 241% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,355 zł (RM1,488) | RM311 | + 379% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,643 zł (RM5,098) | RM1,597 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,769 zł (RM4,139) | RM912 | + 354% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 777 zł (RM853) | RM575 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 68 zł (RM75) | RM112 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,957 zł (RM2,149) | RM1,579 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 687 zł (RM755) | RM480 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 63 zł (RM69) | RM20 | + 246% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 78 zł (RM86) | RM26 | + 227% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 49% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Kraków | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 406 zł (RM446) | RM217 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 197 zł (RM216) | RM171 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 385 zł (RM423) | RM320 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 560 zł (RM615) | RM384 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 69% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Kraków | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 174,111 zł (RM191,206) | RM143,076 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (RM8) | RM2.11 | + 259% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180 zł (RM198) | RM128 | + 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 60 zł (RM65) | RM16 | + 308% | |
| Personal Care | + 126% | |||
| Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 126% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Kraków | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 zł (RM39) | RM16 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53 zł (RM59) | RM27 | + 117% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 273 zł (RM300) | RM68 | + 340% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 zł (RM31) | RM22 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 zł (RM23) | RM11 | + 117% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 zł (RM20) | RM14 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 zł (RM14) | RM8 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 zł (RM13) | RM8 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 93 zł (RM102) | RM30 | + 237% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 55% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Kraków | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 135 zł (RM148) | RM125 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 65 zł (RM71) | RM53 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 364 zł (RM400) | RM175 | + 129% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 245 zł (RM269) | RM210 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 zł (RM44) | RM62 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 zł (RM21) | RM14 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21 zł (RM24) | RM18 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,551 zł (RM2,802) | RM2,126 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 zł (RM1.10) | RM0.27 | + 307% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 212 zł (RM233) | RM122 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26 zł (RM28) | RM17 | + 63% | |
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TOTAL | + 90% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 667 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2024.
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