Cost of living in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 10% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland)
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| Food | + 2% | |||
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| Food in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is about the same as in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Frankfurt am Main | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (66 zł) | 52 zł | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (40 zł) | 38 zł | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.77 (20 zł) | 19 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (5.03 zł) | 4.92 zł | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.87 (17 zł) | 17 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.60 (11 zł) | 17 zł | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (27 zł) | 25 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.66 (11 zł) | 5.39 zł | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (8 zł) | 5.35 zł | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (4.55 zł) | 5.09 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (27 zł) | 62 zł | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.71 (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.69 (7 zł) | 5.83 zł | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 15% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Frankfurt am Main | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,254 (9,634 zł) | 7,638 zł | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,607 (6,868 zł) | 5,509 zł | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €201 (858 zł) | 1,355 zł | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,527 (6,527 zł) | 4,643 zł | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,043 (4,457 zł) | 3,769 zł | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €159 (678 zł) | 777 zł | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (104 zł) | 68 zł | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €427 (1,824 zł) | 1,957 zł | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (495 zł) | 687 zł | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (34 zł) | 63 zł | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (74 zł) | 78 zł | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 12% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (401 zł) | 406 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (146 zł) | 197 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (377 zł) | 385 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (572 zł) | 560 zł | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 23% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,219 (112,045 zł) | 135,561 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.78 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (256 zł) | 180 zł | + 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (95 zł) | 47 zł | + 105% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 19% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (33 zł) | 36 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (47 zł) | 53 zł | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €75 (320 zł) | 273 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.89 (17 zł) | 28 zł | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (11 zł) | 21 zł | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 (14 zł) | 18 zł | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 (5.91 zł) | 12 zł | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.90 (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (98 zł) | 93 zł | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 8% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Frankfurt am Main | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (212 zł) | 135 zł | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €27 (117 zł) | 65 zł | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (404 zł) | 364 zł | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €88 (376 zł) | 245 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (50 zł) | 40 zł | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.96 (17 zł) | 19 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.54 (19 zł) | 21 zł | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €593 (2,533 zł) | 2,551 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (0.37 zł) | 1.00 zł | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (230 zł) | 212 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (31 zł) | 26 zł | + 23% | |
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TOTAL | + 10% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
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