Cost of living in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 35% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland)
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Food | + 16% | |||
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Food in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 16% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Frankfurt am Main | Kraków | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (61 zł) | 46 zł | + 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (38 zł) | 34 zł | + 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.77 (21 zł) | 16 zł | + 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (5.07 zł) | 3.89 zł | + 30% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.87 (17 zł) | 15 zł | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.60 (11 zł) | 17 zł | - 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (27 zł) | 20 zł | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.66 (11 zł) | 3.45 zł | + 232% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (8 zł) | 4.84 zł | + 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (4.59 zł) | 4.18 zł | + 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (27 zł) | 43 zł | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.71 (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.69 (7 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 60% | |
Housing | + 26% | |||
Housing in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 26% 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 | €1,785 (7,690 zł) | 6,551 zł | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,572 (6,772 zł) | 4,407 zł | + 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €220 (947 zł) | 1,089 zł | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,257 (5,415 zł) | 3,445 zł | + 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €895 (3,856 zł) | 2,890 zł | + 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €120 (518 zł) | 583 zł | - 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (148 zł) | 47 zł | + 218% | |
40” flat screen tv | €427 (1,838 zł) | 1,884 zł | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (499 zł) | 415 zł | + 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (34 zł) | 59 zł | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (73 zł) | 96 zł | - 23% | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 9% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (404 zł) | 322 zł | + 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (147 zł) | 167 zł | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (380 zł) | 327 zł | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (577 zł) | 390 zł | + 48% | |
Transportation | + 64% | |||
Transportation in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 64% 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 (112,926 zł) | 105,262 zł | + 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (329 zł) | 167 zł | + 97% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (97 zł) | 40 zł | + 143% | |
Personal Care | + 13% | |||
Personal Care in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 13% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (33 zł) | 19 zł | + 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (47 zł) | 31 zł | + 49% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €75 (323 zł) | 237 zł | + 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.89 (17 zł) | 20 zł | - 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (11 zł) | 16 zł | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 (14 zł) | 16 zł | - 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.41 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.90 (8 zł) | 10 zł | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (99 zł) | 76 zł | + 30% | |
Entertainment | + 48% | |||
Entertainment in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 48% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Frankfurt am Main | Kraków | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (184 zł) | 104 zł | + 77% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €26 (113 zł) | 57 zł | + 100% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (407 zł) | 261 zł | + 56% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €83 (357 zł) | 168 zł | + 112% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (52 zł) | 33 zł | + 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.66 (16 zł) | 16 zł | - 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.16 (18 zł) | 14 zł | + 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €593 (2,552 zł) | 2,253 zł | + 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.43 zł) | 0.59 zł | - 26% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (241 zł) | 123 zł | + 95% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (32 zł) | 16 zł | + 97% | |
TOTAL | + 35% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 435 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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