Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 75% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland)
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| Food | + 70% | |||
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| Food in Munich (Germany) is 70% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Munich | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (70 zł) | 34 zł | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (43 zł) | 28 zł | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.55 (26 zł) | 13 zł | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (5.71 zł) | 3.52 zł | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.52 (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.78 (13 zł) | 13 zł | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (30 zł) | 19 zł | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 (10 zł) | 3.99 zł | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.97 (9 zł) | 2.79 zł | + 232% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (4.67 zł) | 4.17 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (33 zł) | 35 zł | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.58 (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.82 (9 zł) | 3.25 zł | + 163% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 113% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Munich | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,475 (11,627 zł) | 5,314 zł | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,872 (8,796 zł) | 3,825 zł | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €242 (1,139 zł) | 860 zł | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,414 (6,643 zł) | 3,371 zł | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,058 (4,972 zł) | 2,269 zł | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €159 (748 zł) | 383 zł | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (171 zł) | 45 zł | + 281% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €435 (2,043 zł) | 1,833 zł | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €173 (813 zł) | 409 zł | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.19 (24 zł) | 24 zł | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (84 zł) | 32 zł | + 163% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 5% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Munich | Kraków | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (406 zł) | 299 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (167 zł) | 204 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (426 zł) | 321 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (539 zł) | 362 zł | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 68% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Munich | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,902 (117,000 zł) | 75,077 zł | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.07 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (284 zł) | 170 zł | + 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (102 zł) | 27 zł | + 281% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 19% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Munich | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (32 zł) | 15 zł | + 112% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (40 zł) | 39 zł | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (297 zł) | 157 zł | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.81 (18 zł) | 18 zł | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.95 (9 zł) | 15 zł | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.22 (15 zł) | 14 zł | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.19 (5.58 zł) | 5.39 zł | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.33 (6 zł) | 8 zł | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (107 zł) | 63 zł | + 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 75% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Munich | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (217 zł) | 72 zł | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (115 zł) | 58 zł | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €147 (691 zł) | 174 zł | + 297% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (290 zł) | 142 zł | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (63 zł) | 24 zł | + 160% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.56 (21 zł) | 13 zł | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.01 (19 zł) | 11 zł | + 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €494 (2,322 zł) | 2,144 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.46 zł) | 0.49 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (192 zł) | 120 zł | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (29 zł) | 16 zł | + 76% | |
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TOTAL | + 75% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 456 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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