Cost of living in Kraków, Poland vs Patras, Greece
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Food | - 32% | |||
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Food in Kraków (Poland) is 32% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 zł (€5.98) | €9 | - 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł (€4.74) | €5.45 | - 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (€2.02) | €3.75 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.86 zł (€0.63) | €1.23 | - 48% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 zł (€2.23) | €3.25 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (€1.53) | €1.35 | + 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 zł (€2.46) | €4.12 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.66 zł (€0.81) | €1.36 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.33 zł (€0.52) | €0.68 | - 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.72 zł (€0.82) | €1.14 | - 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 zł (€5.52) | €8 | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6 zł (€1.34) | €2.02 | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.26 zł (€0.50) | €0.90 | - 45% | |
Housing | + 16% | |||
Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 16% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,404 zł (€753) | €426 | + 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,586 zł (€572) | €302 | + 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 519 zł (€115) | €122 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,232 zł (€494) | €316 | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,757 zł (€389) | €245 | + 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 245 zł (€54) | €94 | - 42% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 46 zł (€10) | €21 | - 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,471 zł (€326) | €351 | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 512 zł (€113) | €71 | + 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 zł (€5.98) | €10 | - 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 zł (€5.61) | €5.67 | - 1% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 10% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 289 zł (€64) | €83 | - 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 170 zł (€38) | €40 | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 273 zł (€60) | €70 | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 379 zł (€84) | €71 | + 19% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 36% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,556 zł (€15,617) | €23,202 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.06 zł (€1.12) | €1.57 | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 94 zł (€21) | €39 | - 47% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27 zł (€6) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 15% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 zł (€3.56) | €3.23 | + 10% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 38 zł (€8) | €5.59 | + 51% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 116 zł (€26) | €32 | - 19% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 zł (€3.42) | €3.88 | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 zł (€2.46) | €3.80 | - 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.73) | €3.50 | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.04 zł (€1.12) | €1.53 | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (€1.73) | €1.83 | - 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 zł (€10) | €11 | - 10% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 40% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 59 zł (€13) | €22 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 55 zł (€12) | €15 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 212 zł (€47) | €38 | + 25% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 109 zł (€24) | €46 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (€4.64) | €7 | - 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (€2.34) | €3.40 | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (€2.29) | €3.22 | - 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,881 zł (€416) | €792 | - 47% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.51 zł (€0.11) | €0.24 | - 52% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 110 zł (€24) | €38 | - 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (€4.05) | €4.08 | - 1% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is 23% cheaper than in Patras (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,300 in Patras you would need to make just about €995 (4,497 zł) in Kraków.
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