Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is 10% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives)
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Kraków (Poland) is about the same as in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Kraków | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 zł (181 Rufiyaa) | 163 Rufiyaa | + 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34 zł (134 Rufiyaa) | 136 Rufiyaa | - 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 zł (64 Rufiyaa) | 60 Rufiyaa | + 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.89 zł (15 Rufiyaa) | 29 Rufiyaa | - 47% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 zł (58 Rufiyaa) | 25 Rufiyaa | + 132% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 zł (65 Rufiyaa) | 40 Rufiyaa | + 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 zł (77 Rufiyaa) | 117 Rufiyaa | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.45 zł (13 Rufiyaa) | 55 Rufiyaa | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.84 zł (19 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.18 zł (16 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43 zł (166 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (37 Rufiyaa) | 32 Rufiyaa | + 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.55 zł (18 Rufiyaa) | 23 Rufiyaa | - 23% | |
Housing | + 10% | |||
Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 10% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Kraków | Malé | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,551 zł (25,547 Rufiyaa) | 27,086 Rufiyaa | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,407 zł (17,185 Rufiyaa) | 18,971 Rufiyaa | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,089 zł (4,247 Rufiyaa) | 2,695 Rufiyaa | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,445 zł (13,433 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,890 zł (11,270 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 583 zł (2,272 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 zł (182 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,884 zł (7,346 Rufiyaa) | 7,117 Rufiyaa | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 415 zł (1,619 Rufiyaa) | 2,671 Rufiyaa | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 59 zł (230 Rufiyaa) | 121 Rufiyaa | + 90% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 96 zł (373 Rufiyaa) | 111 Rufiyaa | + 237% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 5% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 322 zł (1,255 Rufiyaa) | 820 Rufiyaa | + 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 167 zł (650 Rufiyaa) | 750 Rufiyaa | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 327 zł (1,276 Rufiyaa) | 1,398 Rufiyaa | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 390 zł (1,520 Rufiyaa) | 1,150 Rufiyaa | + 32% | |
Transportation | + 18% | |||
Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 18% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 105,262 zł (410,474 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (26 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | + 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 167 zł (652 Rufiyaa) | 474 Rufiyaa | + 38% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 40 zł (155 Rufiyaa) | 206 Rufiyaa | - 25% | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 24% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł (74 Rufiyaa) | 71 Rufiyaa | + 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 zł (122 Rufiyaa) | 159 Rufiyaa | - 23% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 237 zł (924 Rufiyaa) | 346 Rufiyaa | + 167% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 zł (80 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 zł (64 Rufiyaa) | 51 Rufiyaa | + 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 zł (61 Rufiyaa) | 58 Rufiyaa | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 zł (26 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł (37 Rufiyaa) | 28 Rufiyaa | + 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 76 zł (295 Rufiyaa) | 84 Rufiyaa | + 253% | |
Entertainment | + 5% | |||
Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 5% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Kraków | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104 zł (406 Rufiyaa) | 301 Rufiyaa | + 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 57 zł (221 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 261 zł (1,019 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 168 zł (656 Rufiyaa) | 491 Rufiyaa | + 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 zł (131 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 zł (64 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | + 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł (55 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,253 zł (8,784 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.59 zł (2.28 Rufiyaa) | 1.42 Rufiyaa | + 60% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 123 zł (481 Rufiyaa) | 988 Rufiyaa | - 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (63 Rufiyaa) | 87 Rufiyaa | - 28% | |
TOTAL | + 10% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 355 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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