Cost of living in Cincinnati, Ohio (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland)
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Food | + 40% | |||
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Food in Cincinnati, Ohio (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Cincinnati, Ohio | Kraków | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (70 zł) | 50 zł | + 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (38 zł) | 33 zł | + 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.67 (25 zł) | 15 zł | + 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.83 (3.62 zł) | 4.87 zł | - 26% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.33 (15 zł) | 15 zł | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.15 (18 zł) | 15 zł | + 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (30 zł) | 24 zł | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.35 (15 zł) | 4.03 zł | + 263% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.07 (9 zł) | 4.84 zł | + 87% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.82 (12 zł) | 4.11 zł | + 200% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (70 zł) | 56 zł | + 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.44 (11 zł) | 9 zł | + 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.71 (7 zł) | 5.65 zł | + 32% | |
Housing | + 38% | |||
Housing in Cincinnati, Ohio (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,989 (8,682 zł) | 6,134 zł | + 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,392 (6,078 zł) | 5,657 zł | + 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $196 (857 zł) | 988 zł | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,336 (5,833 zł) | 3,378 zł | + 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $769 (3,356 zł) | 2,885 zł | + 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $93 (405 zł) | 625 zł | - 35% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (185 zł) | 47 zł | + 297% | |
40” flat screen tv | $266 (1,159 zł) | 1,357 zł | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $159 (692 zł) | 415 zł | + 67% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (57 zł) | 66 zł | - 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (80 zł) | 62 zł | + 29% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Cincinnati, Ohio (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (174 zł) | 412 zł | - 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $64 (280 zł) | 206 zł | + 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (424 zł) | 308 zł | + 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (483 zł) | 354 zł | + 36% | |
Transportation | + 68% | |||
Transportation in Cincinnati, Ohio (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,293 (119,135 zł) | 71,121 zł | + 68% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (4.43 zł) | 6 zł | - 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $72 (313 zł) | 142 zł | + 120% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (71 zł) | 57 zł | + 25% | |
Personal Care | + 53% | |||
Personal Care in Cincinnati, Ohio (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (36 zł) | 19 zł | + 86% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (81 zł) | 31 zł | + 157% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $90 (393 zł) | 228 zł | + 72% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (37 zł) | 20 zł | + 79% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.32 (19 zł) | 16 zł | + 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.40 (24 zł) | 17 zł | + 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.43 (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.65 (7 zł) | 14 zł | - 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (95 zł) | 62 zł | + 53% | |
Entertainment | + 31% | |||
Entertainment in Cincinnati, Ohio (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Cincinnati, Ohio | Kraków | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (204 zł) | 124 zł | + 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $23 (100 zł) | 63 zł | + 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (725 zł) | 219 zł | + 232% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $59 (258 zł) | 188 zł | + 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (41 zł) | 25 zł | + 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.93 (22 zł) | 16 zł | + 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.71 (25 zł) | 14 zł | + 80% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $426 (1,858 zł) | 2,253 zł | - 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (0.50 zł) | 0.64 zł | - 22% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $28 (121 zł) | 123 zł | - 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (35 zł) | 17 zł | + 105% | |
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TOTAL | + 44% |

These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
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