Cost of living in Cologne (Germany) is 46% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland)
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| Food | + 31% | |||
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| Food in Cologne (Germany) is 31% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Cologne | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (76 zł) | 50 zł | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (44 zł) | 33 zł | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.04 (23 zł) | 15 zł | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (5.40 zł) | 4.87 zł | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.85 (23 zł) | 15 zł | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.07 (14 zł) | 15 zł | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.45 (25 zł) | 24 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (11 zł) | 4.03 zł | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.13 (10 zł) | 4.84 zł | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (5.18 zł) | 4.11 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (32 zł) | 56 zł | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.10 (10 zł) | 9 zł | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (5.78 zł) | 5.65 zł | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Cologne (Germany) is 32% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Cologne | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,955 (9,069 zł) | 6,134 zł | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,340 (6,218 zł) | 5,657 zł | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 (872 zł) | 988 zł | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,116 (5,179 zł) | 3,378 zł | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €836 (3,876 zł) | 2,885 zł | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €134 (623 zł) | 625 zł | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (126 zł) | 47 zł | + 170% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €480 (2,226 zł) | 1,357 zł | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (424 zł) | 415 zł | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.59 (26 zł) | 66 zł | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (71 zł) | 62 zł | + 14% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Cologne (Germany) is 11% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Cologne | Kraków | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (400 zł) | 412 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €48 (224 zł) | 206 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (419 zł) | 308 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (533 zł) | 354 zł | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in Cologne (Germany) is 100% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Cologne | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,818 (129,037 zł) | 71,121 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €75 (348 zł) | 142 zł | + 145% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (92 zł) | 59 zł | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Cologne (Germany) is 9% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Cologne | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (29 zł) | 19 zł | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (47 zł) | 31 zł | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (215 zł) | 228 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.18 (15 zł) | 20 zł | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.06 (10 zł) | 16 zł | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.09 (10 zł) | 17 zł | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.66 (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (7 zł) | 14 zł | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (103 zł) | 62 zł | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Cologne (Germany) is 39% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Cologne | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (205 zł) | 124 zł | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (94 zł) | 63 zł | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €195 (907 zł) | 219 zł | + 314% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €81 (377 zł) | 188 zł | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (38 zł) | 25 zł | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.89 (13 zł) | 16 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.05 (19 zł) | 14 zł | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €498 (2,310 zł) | 2,253 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (0.38 zł) | 0.64 zł | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (152 zł) | 123 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (32 zł) | 17 zł | + 84% | |
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TOTAL | + 46% | ||
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 28, 2023.
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