Cost of living in Santiago de Compostela, Spain vs Kraków, Poland
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Food | + 55% | |||
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Food in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 55% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (55 zł) | 27 zł | + 102% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (31 zł) | 21 zł | + 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.27 (15 zł) | 9 zł | + 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.78 (3.50 zł) | 2.86 zł | + 22% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.77 (12 zł) | 10 zł | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.70 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 11% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.56 (21 zł) | 11 zł | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.34 (6 zł) | 3.66 zł | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.09 (4.91 zł) | 2.33 zł | + 110% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.11 (4.98 zł) | 3.72 zł | + 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (35 zł) | 25 zł | + 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.64 (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (3.61 zł) | 2.26 zł | + 60% | |
Housing | + 29% | |||
Housing in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 29% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €784 (3,525 zł) | 3,404 zł | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €458 (2,058 zł) | 2,586 zł | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €110 (494 zł) | 519 zł | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €508 (2,283 zł) | 2,232 zł | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €346 (1,554 zł) | 1,757 zł | - 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (508 zł) | 262 zł | + 94% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (173 zł) | 46 zł | + 276% | |
40” flat screen tv | €463 (2,081 zł) | 1,471 zł | + 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €69 (312 zł) | 512 zł | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (30 zł) | 27 zł | + 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (44 zł) | 25 zł | + 72% | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 7% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (388 zł) | 289 zł | + 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (151 zł) | 170 zł | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (381 zł) | 273 zł | + 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (406 zł) | 379 zł | + 7% | |
Transportation | + 43% | |||
Transportation in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 43% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,318 (91,347 zł) | 70,556 zł | + 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (6 zł) | 5.06 zł | + 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (151 zł) | 94 zł | + 60% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (56 zł) | 27 zł | + 108% | |
Personal Care | + 23% | |||
Personal Care in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 23% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.67 (21 zł) | 16 zł | + 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (27 zł) | 38 zł | - 29% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (243 zł) | 116 zł | + 109% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.35 (15 zł) | 15 zł | - 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.63 (12 zł) | 11 zł | + 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.51 (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (6 zł) | 5.04 zł | + 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.51 (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (48 zł) | 44 zł | + 10% | |
Entertainment | + 38% | |||
Entertainment in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 38% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (106 zł) | 59 zł | + 81% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €13 (61 zł) | 55 zł | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €34 (155 zł) | 212 zł | - 27% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (174 zł) | 109 zł | + 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (28 zł) | 21 zł | + 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.69 (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.37 (20 zł) | 10 zł | + 90% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €443 (1,991 zł) | 1,881 zł | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (0.75 zł) | 0.51 zł | + 46% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (175 zł) | 110 zł | + 59% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.82 (22 zł) | 16 zł | + 34% | |
TOTAL | + 37% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 37% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 13,655 zł (€3,037) in Santiago de Compostela to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 10,000 zł in Kraków.
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