Cost of living in Kraków, Poland vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Kraków (Poland) is 54% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (€5.79) | €16 | - 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł (€4.56) | €8 | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (€2.01) | €5.42 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.84 zł (€0.62) | €1.03 | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 zł (€2.12) | €3.86 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (€1.45) | €2.79 | - 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 zł (€2.51) | €4.87 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.86 zł (€0.85) | €2.29 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.44 zł (€0.54) | €1.65 | - 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.54 zł (€0.78) | €1.56 | - 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (€5.84) | €7 | - 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6 zł (€1.34) | €2.04 | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.26 zł (€0.50) | €1.34 | - 63% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 28% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,287 zł (€724) | €795 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,586 zł (€570) | €612 | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 532 zł (€117) | €138 | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,232 zł (€492) | €557 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,757 zł (€387) | €431 | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 262 zł (€58) | €123 | - 53% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 46 zł (€10) | €36 | - 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,471 zł (€324) | €440 | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 512 zł (€113) | €109 | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 zł (€5.95) | €10 | - 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 zł (€5.58) | €9 | - 37% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 16% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 289 zł (€64) | €81 | - 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 170 zł (€37) | €41 | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 273 zł (€60) | €94 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 379 zł (€84) | €97 | - 14% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 38% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,556 zł (€15,538) | €23,679 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.09 zł (€1.12) | €1.43 | - 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 94 zł (€21) | €36 | - 42% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27 zł (€5.99) | €18 | - 66% | |
Personal Care | - 31% | |||
Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 31% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 zł (€3.54) | €8 | - 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 38 zł (€8) | €13 | - 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 116 zł (€26) | €27 | - 7% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 zł (€3.40) | €5.06 | - 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 zł (€2.45) | €3.12 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.71) | €3.14 | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.04 zł (€1.11) | €1.93 | - 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (€1.72) | €2.33 | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 zł (€10) | €16 | - 39% | |
Entertainment | - 39% | |||
Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 39% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 59 zł (€13) | €33 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 55 zł (€12) | €16 | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 212 zł (€47) | €73 | - 36% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 109 zł (€24) | €63 | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (€4.62) | €7 | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (€2.33) | €2.42 | - 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (€2.28) | €2.71 | - 16% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,881 zł (€414) | €466 | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.51 zł (€0.11) | €0.20 | - 44% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 110 zł (€24) | €33 | - 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (€3.56) | €6 | - 41% | |
TOTAL | - 38% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,500 in Liege you would need to make just about €1,545 (7,016 zł) in Kraków.
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