Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is 10% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Kraków (Poland) is 8% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Kraków | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 zł (122 kr) | 117 kr | + 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34 zł (90 kr) | 93 kr | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 zł (43 kr) | 55 kr | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.89 zł (10 kr) | 15 kr | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 zł (39 kr) | 38 kr | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 zł (44 kr) | 34 kr | + 26% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 zł (52 kr) | 53 kr | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.45 zł (9 kr) | 33 kr | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.84 zł (13 kr) | 16 kr | - 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.18 zł (11 kr) | 19 kr | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43 zł (111 kr) | 103 kr | + 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (25 kr) | 23 kr | + 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.55 zł (12 kr) | 14 kr | - 12% | |
Housing | + 8% | |||
Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 8% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Kraków | Malmo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,551 zł (17,170 kr) | 15,740 kr | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,407 zł (11,550 kr) | 11,553 kr | - 0% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,089 zł (2,854 kr) | 2,326 kr | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,445 zł (9,029 kr) | 9,190 kr | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,890 zł (7,575 kr) | 6,226 kr | + 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 583 zł (1,527 kr) | 410 kr | + 272% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 zł (122 kr) | 359 kr | - 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,884 zł (4,937 kr) | 4,279 kr | + 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 415 zł (1,088 kr) | 1,132 kr | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 59 zł (155 kr) | 67 kr | + 132% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 96 zł (250 kr) | 166 kr | + 51% | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 5% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Kraków | Malmo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 322 zł (843 kr) | 992 kr | - 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 167 zł (437 kr) | 419 kr | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 327 zł (858 kr) | 933 kr | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 390 zł (1,022 kr) | 1,129 kr | - 10% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 23% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Kraków | Malmo | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 105,262 zł (275,890 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (17 kr) | 17 kr | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 167 zł (438 kr) | 606 kr | - 28% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 40 zł (104 kr) | 319 kr | - 67% | |
Personal Care | + 18% | |||
Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 18% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Kraków | Malmo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł (50 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 zł (82 kr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 237 zł (621 kr) | 260 kr | + 139% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 zł (54 kr) | 41 kr | + 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 zł (43 kr) | 31 kr | + 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 zł (41 kr) | 28 kr | + 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 zł (18 kr) | 28 kr | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł (25 kr) | 21 kr | + 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 76 zł (199 kr) | 295 kr | - 33% | |
Entertainment | - 25% | |||
Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 25% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Kraków | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104 zł (273 kr) | 415 kr | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 57 zł (148 kr) | 274 kr | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 261 zł (685 kr) | 819 kr | - 16% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 168 zł (441 kr) | 750 kr | - 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 zł (88 kr) | 140 kr | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 zł (43 kr) | 42 kr | + 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł (37 kr) | 72 kr | - 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,253 zł (5,904 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.59 zł (1.53 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 14% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 123 zł (324 kr) | 290 kr | + 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (42 kr) | 67 kr | - 37% | |
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 456 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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