Cost of living in Santander (Spain) is about the same as in Kraków (Poland)
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| Food | + 21% | |||
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| Food in Santander (Spain) is 21% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Santander | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (75 zł) | 35 zł | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (36 zł) | 31 zł | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.44 (15 zł) | 13 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.90 (4.06 zł) | 4.45 zł | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.21 (14 zł) | 14 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.58 (7 zł) | 12 zł | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.12 (23 zł) | 25 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.45 (7 zł) | 4.01 zł | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.97 (4.38 zł) | 3.93 zł | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 (4.13 zł) | 6 zł | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (34 zł) | 43 zł | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.82 (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.01 (4.54 zł) | 4.45 zł | + 2% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Santander (Spain) is 21% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Santander | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €982 (4,415 zł) | 6,872 zł | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €647 (2,910 zł) | 4,939 zł | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €101 (453 zł) | 906 zł | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €690 (3,105 zł) | 3,303 zł | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €441 (1,985 zł) | 2,583 zł | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 (358 zł) | 490 zł | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (116 zł) | 47 zł | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €412 (1,853 zł) | 1,357 zł | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (387 zł) | 415 zł | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.10 (23 zł) | 60 zł | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (49 zł) | 62 zł | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Santander (Spain) is 36% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Santander | Kraków | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €67 (299 zł) | 294 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €22 (99 zł) | 237 zł | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (359 zł) | 351 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €78 (352 zł) | 354 zł | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Santander (Spain) is 18% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Santander | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,182 (113,243 zł) | 61,489 zł | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (131 zł) | 135 zł | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 (109 zł) | 89 zł | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Santander (Spain) is 8% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Santander | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 18 zł | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 32 zł | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €73 (330 zł) | 167 zł | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.84 (17 zł) | 20 zł | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.73 (12 zł) | 16 zł | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.60 (12 zł) | 15 zł | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.65 (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.34 (6 zł) | 13 zł | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (86 zł) | 62 zł | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Santander (Spain) is 10% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Santander | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (126 zł) | 97 zł | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (69 zł) | 54 zł | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 219 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (176 zł) | 192 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (34 zł) | 25 zł | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.22 (10 zł) | 17 zł | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.72 (21 zł) | 14 zł | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €413 (1,856 zł) | 2,253 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.64 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (196 zł) | 123 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.19 (23 zł) | 17 zł | + 38% | |
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TOTAL | + 1% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 444 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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