Cost of living in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 7% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland)
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Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is about the same as in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Valencia, Spain | Kraków | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (79 zł) | 49 zł | + 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (41 zł) | 37 zł | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (15 zł) | 15 zł | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.01 (4.40 zł) | 4.43 zł | - 1% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.55 (11 zł) | 18 zł | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 (9 zł) | 16 zł | - 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (30 zł) | 21 zł | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.04 (9 zł) | 4.03 zł | + 119% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.37 (5.94 zł) | 4.84 zł | + 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.83 (3.58 zł) | 4.33 zł | - 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (29 zł) | 56 zł | - 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.29 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.75 (3.26 zł) | 6.00 zł | - 46% | |
Housing | - 4% | |||
Housing in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is about the same as in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,215 (5,267 zł) | 5,594 zł | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €832 (3,606 zł) | 4,530 zł | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (538 zł) | 988 zł | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €910 (3,944 zł) | 3,377 zł | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €581 (2,520 zł) | 2,834 zł | - 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 (471 zł) | 625 zł | - 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (133 zł) | 47 zł | + 187% | |
40” flat screen tv | €323 (1,399 zł) | 1,357 zł | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (447 zł) | 415 zł | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (35 zł) | 66 zł | - 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (48 zł) | 62 zł | - 22% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 16% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (382 zł) | 412 zł | - 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (125 zł) | 206 zł | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (405 zł) | 308 zł | + 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (453 zł) | 354 zł | + 28% | |
Transportation | + 29% | |||
Transportation in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 29% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,743 (107,233 zł) | 34,102 zł | + 214% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (141 zł) | 142 zł | - 1% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (76 zł) | 41 zł | + 87% | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is about the same as in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (48 zł) | 19 zł | + 150% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.49 (24 zł) | 31 zł | - 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (272 zł) | 228 zł | + 19% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.28 (23 zł) | 20 zł | + 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.81 (12 zł) | 16 zł | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.05 (18 zł) | 17 zł | + 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.74 (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (10 zł) | 14 zł | - 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (74 zł) | 62 zł | + 19% | |
Entertainment | + 18% | |||
Entertainment in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 18% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Valencia, Spain | Kraków | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (139 zł) | 124 zł | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (74 zł) | 36 zł | + 107% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (217 zł) | 195 zł | + 11% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (208 zł) | 188 zł | + 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (47 zł) | 25 zł | + 86% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 (12 zł) | 16 zł | - 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.17 (18 zł) | 14 zł | + 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €521 (2,260 zł) | 2,253 zł | + 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (0.66 zł) | 0.64 zł | + 2% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (202 zł) | 123 zł | + 63% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.43 (24 zł) | 17 zł | + 37% | |
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TOTAL | + 7% |

These prices were last updated on December 08, 2023.
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