Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is 10% cheaper than in Mar del Plata (Argentina)
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Food | + 31% | |||
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Food in Kraków (Poland) is 31% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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Kraków | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 zł (ARS $10,000) | ARS $10,328 | - 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34 zł (ARS $7,419) | ARS $7,488 | - 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 zł (ARS $3,505) | ARS $2,172 | + 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.89 zł (ARS $837) | ARS $864 | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 zł (ARS $3,217) | ARS $1,499 | + 115% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 zł (ARS $3,572) | ARS $569 | + 528% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 zł (ARS $4,275) | ARS $1,943 | + 120% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.45 zł (ARS $742) | ARS $1,294 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.84 zł (ARS $1,041) | ARS $719 | + 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.18 zł (ARS $900) | ARS $1,300 | - 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43 zł (ARS $9,153) | ARS $5,735 | + 60% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (ARS $2,020) | ARS $2,031 | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.55 zł (ARS $980) | ARS $345 | + 184% | |
Housing | + 104% | |||
Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 104% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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Kraków | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,551 zł (ARS $1,409,644) | ARS $1,159,610 | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,407 zł (ARS $948,256) | ARS $327,922 | + 189% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,089 zł (ARS $234,330) | ARS $38,410 | + 510% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,445 zł (ARS $741,227) | ARS $505,980 | + 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,890 zł (ARS $621,872) | ARS $176,642 | + 252% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 583 zł (ARS $125,380) | ARS $67,981 | + 84% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 zł (ARS $10,020) | ARS $4,773 | + 110% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,884 zł (ARS $405,342) | ARS $267,999 | + 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 415 zł (ARS $89,350) | ARS $14,428 | + 519% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 59 zł (ARS $12,696) | ARS $2,218 | + 472% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 96 zł (ARS $20,560) | ARS $913 | + 2152% | |
Clothes | + 76% | |||
Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 76% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 322 zł (ARS $69,233) | ARS $41,622 | + 66% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 167 zł (ARS $35,892) | ARS $9,266 | + 287% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 327 zł (ARS $70,430) | ARS $139,401 | - 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 390 zł (ARS $83,864) | ARS $18,937 | + 343% | |
Transportation | - 62% | |||
Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 62% cheaper than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 105,262 zł (ARS $22,649,720) | ARS $7,727,910 | + 193% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (ARS $1,418) | ARS $708 | + 100% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 167 zł (ARS $35,964) | ARS $168,120 | - 79% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 40 zł (ARS $8,577) | ARS $4,335 | + 98% | |
Personal Care | + 166% | |||
Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 166% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł (ARS $4,109) | ARS $1,880 | + 119% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 zł (ARS $6,751) | ARS $847 | + 697% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 237 zł (ARS $50,972) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 zł (ARS $4,394) | ARS $511 | + 760% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 zł (ARS $3,523) | ARS $331 | + 964% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 zł (ARS $3,363) | ARS $709 | + 374% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 zł (ARS $1,449) | ARS $580 | + 150% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł (ARS $2,065) | ARS $551 | + 275% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 76 zł (ARS $16,302) | ARS $2,131 | + 665% | |
Entertainment | + 167% | |||
Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 167% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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Kraków | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104 zł (ARS $22,418) | ARS $5,674 | + 295% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 57 zł (ARS $12,191) | ARS $6,717 | + 82% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 261 zł (ARS $56,231) | ARS $3,500 | + 1507% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 168 zł (ARS $36,215) | ARS $8,056 | + 350% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 zł (ARS $7,202) | ARS $4,204 | + 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 zł (ARS $3,542) | ARS $823 | + 330% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł (ARS $3,050) | ARS $1,697 | + 80% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,253 zł (ARS $484,700) | ARS $187,796 | + 158% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.59 zł (ARS $126) | ARS $3.82 | + 3194% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 123 zł (ARS $26,559) | ARS $36,425 | - 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (ARS $3,469) | ARS $1,243 | + 179% | |
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 499 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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