Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 6% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland)
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| Food | + 4% | |||
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| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 4% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 zł | 51 zł | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37 zł | 39 zł | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 26 zł | 17 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.18 zł | 5.67 zł | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 zł | 20 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 zł | 15 zł | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 44 zł | 27 zł | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.87 zł | 7 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.07 zł | 7 zł | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.17 zł | 7 zł | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 57 zł | 61 zł | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 zł | 10 zł | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 zł | 7 zł | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 10% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,662 zł | 7,896 zł | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,625 zł | 5,313 zł | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,762 zł | 1,357 zł | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,753 zł | 5,130 zł | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,614 zł | 3,760 zł | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 917 zł | 804 zł | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 82 zł | 68 zł | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,176 zł | 1,957 zł | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 563 zł | 687 zł | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 zł | 63 zł | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57 zł | 78 zł | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 29% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Kraków | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 552 zł | 406 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 220 zł | 197 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 462 zł | 385 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 930 zł | 560 zł | + 66% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 12% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,414 zł | 157,381 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł | 7 zł | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 131 zł | 190 zł | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 108 zł | 59 zł | + 84% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 7% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32 zł | 36 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53 zł | 53 zł | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 314 zł | 273 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26 zł | 29 zł | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 zł | 21 zł | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 zł | 18 zł | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 zł | 12 zł | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 zł | 12 zł | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 147 zł | 93 zł | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 27% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 153 zł | 135 zł | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 85 zł | 65 zł | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 663 zł | 364 zł | + 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 306 zł | 245 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46 zł | 40 zł | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 18 zł | 19 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27 zł | 21 zł | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,665 zł | 2,581 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.59 zł | 1.00 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 247 zł | 199 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 zł | 23 zł | + 5% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,058 prices entered by 119 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2025.
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