Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is 5% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland)
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Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in Kraków (Poland) is 16% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Kraków | Łódź | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51 zł | 68 zł | - 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 39 zł | 33 zł | + 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 zł | 28 zł | - 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.67 zł | 7 zł | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | 20 zł | 20 zł | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15 zł | 18 zł | - 19% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 zł | 29 zł | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 zł | 7 zł | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 zł | 5.81 zł | + 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 zł | 8 zł | - 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 61 zł | 82 zł | - 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10 zł | 11 zł | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 zł | 8 zł | - 13% | |
Housing | + 12% | |||
Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 12% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,896 zł | 7,146 zł | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,313 zł | 5,195 zł | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,357 zł | 1,395 zł | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,130 zł | 3,629 zł | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,760 zł | 2,912 zł | + 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 804 zł | 798 zł | + 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 68 zł | 75 zł | - 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,957 zł | 1,379 zł | + 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 687 zł | 781 zł | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 63 zł | 61 zł | + 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 78 zł | 74 zł | + 5% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 406 zł | 403 zł | + 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 197 zł | 195 zł | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 385 zł | 397 zł | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 560 zł | 615 zł | - 9% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 11% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 157,381 zł | 164,210 zł | - 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 zł | 7 zł | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 181 zł | 230 zł | - 21% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 56 zł | 28 zł | + 97% | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 20% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 zł | 39 zł | - 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53 zł | 76 zł | - 29% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 273 zł | 291 zł | - 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 zł | 29 zł | - 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 zł | 29 zł | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 zł | 26 zł | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 zł | 16 zł | - 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 zł | 16 zł | - 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 93 zł | 104 zł | - 10% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 135 zł | 140 zł | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 65 zł | 73 zł | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 364 zł | 427 zł | - 15% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 245 zł | 214 zł | + 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 zł | 43 zł | - 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 zł | 24 zł | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21 zł | 20 zł | + 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,581 zł | 2,736 zł | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 zł | 0.96 zł | + 4% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 199 zł | 208 zł | - 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26 zł | 29 zł | - 9% | |
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TOTAL | - 5% |

These prices were last updated on February 11, 2025.
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