Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is 37% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 69% | |||
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Food in Kraków (Poland) is 69% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Kraków | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 zł (52,600 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 163% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34 zł (39,027 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 zł (18,435 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 130% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.89 zł (4,401 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 15 zł (16,919 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 241% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 zł (18,788 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 zł (22,486 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.45 zł (3,903 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.84 zł (5,474 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.18 zł (4,735 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43 zł (48,145 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 141% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (10,627 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 343% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.55 zł (5,153 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 72% | |
Housing | + 51% | |||
Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 51% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Kraków | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,551 zł (7,414,762 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 641% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,407 zł (4,987,848 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 523% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,089 zł (1,232,579 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,445 zł (3,898,874 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,890 zł (3,271,063 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 583 zł (659,504 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 zł (52,704 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,884 zł (2,132,108 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 415 zł (469,983 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 59 zł (66,782 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 790% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 96 zł (108,146 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 322 zł (364,169 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 167 zł (188,793 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 327 zł (370,465 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 390 zł (441,127 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 12% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Kraków | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 105,262 zł (119,138,083 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (7,458 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | + 82% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 167 zł (189,170 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 40 zł (45,118 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Kraków | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł (21,613 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 zł (35,513 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 237 zł (268,112 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 zł (23,112 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 zł (18,530 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 zł (17,692 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 zł (7,622 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł (10,864 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 76 zł (85,746 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 24% | |||
Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 24% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Kraków | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104 zł (117,917 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 57 zł (64,122 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 261 zł (295,775 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 168 zł (190,491 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 444% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 zł (37,885 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 zł (18,633 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 366% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł (16,046 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 435% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,253 zł (2,549,536 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.59 zł (662 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 123 zł (139,703 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (18,247 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 508% | |
TOTAL | + 37% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 343 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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