Cost of living in Stuttgart (Germany) is 30% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland)
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Food | + 21% | |||
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Food in Stuttgart (Germany) is 21% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Stuttgart | Kraków | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (60 zł) | 50 zł | + 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (39 zł) | 33 zł | + 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.75 (22 zł) | 15 zł | + 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (5.80 zł) | 4.87 zł | + 19% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.49 (16 zł) | 15 zł | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.04 (14 zł) | 15 zł | - 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (35 zł) | 24 zł | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.57 (12 zł) | 4.03 zł | + 194% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (6 zł) | 4.84 zł | + 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (4.43 zł) | 4.11 zł | + 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.88 (27 zł) | 56 zł | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.70 (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.33 (11 zł) | 5.65 zł | + 91% | |
Housing | + 9% | |||
Housing in Stuttgart (Germany) is 9% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,415 (6,529 zł) | 6,134 zł | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,070 (4,939 zł) | 5,657 zł | - 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €165 (761 zł) | 988 zł | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €912 (4,211 zł) | 3,378 zł | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €802 (3,701 zł) | 2,885 zł | + 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 (486 zł) | 625 zł | - 22% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (115 zł) | 47 zł | + 146% | |
40” flat screen tv | €371 (1,714 zł) | 1,357 zł | + 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (482 zł) | 415 zł | + 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (28 zł) | 66 zł | - 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (65 zł) | 62 zł | + 5% | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Stuttgart (Germany) is 8% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (416 zł) | 412 zł | + 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (207 zł) | 206 zł | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (442 zł) | 308 zł | + 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (515 zł) | 354 zł | + 45% | |
Transportation | + 76% | |||
Transportation in Stuttgart (Germany) is 76% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,496 (108,433 zł) | 71,121 zł | + 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (296 zł) | 142 zł | + 108% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (94 zł) | 59 zł | + 59% | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Stuttgart (Germany) is about the same as in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (44 zł) | 19 zł | + 128% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (46 zł) | 31 zł | + 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (270 zł) | 228 zł | + 18% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.79 (13 zł) | 20 zł | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.21 (10 zł) | 16 zł | - 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.20 (10 zł) | 17 zł | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.43 (7 zł) | 11 zł | - 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.56 (7 zł) | 14 zł | - 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (95 zł) | 62 zł | + 53% | |
Entertainment | + 31% | |||
Entertainment in Stuttgart (Germany) is 31% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Stuttgart | Kraków | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (168 zł) | 124 zł | + 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (92 zł) | 63 zł | + 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (437 zł) | 219 zł | + 100% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (284 zł) | 188 zł | + 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (40 zł) | 25 zł | + 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.77 (17 zł) | 16 zł | + 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.74 (17 zł) | 14 zł | + 25% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €513 (2,366 zł) | 2,253 zł | + 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.48 zł) | 0.64 zł | - 25% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (228 zł) | 123 zł | + 85% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (33 zł) | 17 zł | + 92% | |
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TOTAL | + 30% |

These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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