Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is 12% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain)
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| Food | + 6% | |||
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| Food in Kraków (Poland) is 6% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Kraków | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51 zł (€12) | €17 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 39 zł (€9) | €10 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 zł (€4.07) | €3.95 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.67 zł (€1.35) | €1.08 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 20 zł (€4.67) | €3.27 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15 zł (€3.51) | €2.15 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 zł (€6) | €7 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 zł (€1.66) | €2.25 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 zł (€1.55) | €1.58 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 zł (€1.68) | €1.19 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 61 zł (€15) | €7 | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 zł (€2.32) | €2.02 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 zł (€1.59) | €1.07 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 12% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Kraków | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,896 zł (€1,875) | €1,840 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,313 zł (€1,262) | €1,244 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,357 zł (€322) | €122 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,130 zł (€1,218) | €1,229 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,760 zł (€893) | €868 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 804 zł (€191) | €80 | + 138% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 68 zł (€16) | €27 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,957 zł (€465) | €311 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 687 zł (€163) | €100 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 63 zł (€15) | €11 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 78 zł (€19) | €12 | + 55% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 48% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Kraków | Madrid | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 406 zł (€96) | €71 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 197 zł (€47) | €27 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 385 zł (€91) | €82 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 560 zł (€133) | €86 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 19% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Kraków | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 157,381 zł (€37,372) | €28,292 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 zł (€1.54) | €1.59 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 181 zł (€43) | €34 | + 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 59 zł (€14) | €16 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 26% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Kraków | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 zł (€8) | €9 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53 zł (€13) | €8 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 273 zł (€65) | €57 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 zł (€7) | €3.75 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 zł (€5.03) | €3.20 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 zł (€4.29) | €3.81 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 zł (€2.93) | €2.20 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 zł (€2.88) | €2.78 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 93 zł (€22) | €19 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 6% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Kraków | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 135 zł (€32) | €42 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 65 zł (€15) | €20 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 364 zł (€86) | €50 | + 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 245 zł (€58) | €55 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 zł (€9) | €14 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 zł (€4.59) | €3.13 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21 zł (€5.09) | €4.78 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,581 zł (€613) | €553 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 zł (€0.24) | €0.27 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 199 zł (€47) | €53 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26 zł (€6) | €5.55 | + 10% | |
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TOTAL | + 12% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,124 prices entered by 221 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2025.
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