Cost of living in Kraków, Poland vs Pécs, Hungary
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Food | + 25% | |||
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Food in Kraków (Poland) is 25% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (2,087 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | + 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł (1,644 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | + 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (726 Ft) | 747 Ft | - 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.84 zł (225 Ft) | 206 Ft | + 10% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 zł (766 Ft) | 563 Ft | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (521 Ft) | 481 Ft | + 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 zł (904 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.86 zł (306 Ft) | 297 Ft | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.44 zł (194 Ft) | 170 Ft | + 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.54 zł (281 Ft) | 239 Ft | + 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (2,104 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | + 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6 zł (482 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.26 zł (179 Ft) | 112 Ft | + 59% | |
Housing | + 57% | |||
Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 57% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,287 zł (260,896 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | + 96% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,586 zł (205,289 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | + 115% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 532 zł (42,234 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,232 zł (177,148 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | + 101% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,757 zł (139,453 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | + 161% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 262 zł (20,769 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | - 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 46 zł (3,656 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | + 11% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,471 zł (116,740 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 512 zł (40,634 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | + 127% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 zł (2,144 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | - 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 zł (2,011 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | + 24% | |
Clothes | + 32% | |||
Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 32% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 289 zł (22,948 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | + 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 170 zł (13,511 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | + 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 273 zł (21,662 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 379 zł (30,120 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | + 56% | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 6% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 71,401 zł (5,667,308 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | + 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.09 zł (404 Ft) | 374 Ft | + 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 94 zł (7,489 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | + 20% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27 zł (2,157 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | - 44% | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 17% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 zł (1,277 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | - 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 38 zł (3,025 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | + 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 116 zł (9,246 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | + 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 zł (1,226 Ft) | 771 Ft | + 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 zł (882 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (978 Ft) | 802 Ft | + 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.04 zł (400 Ft) | 418 Ft | - 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (619 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 zł (3,503 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | + 90% | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 15% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 59 zł (4,669 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 55 zł (4,391 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | + 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 212 zł (16,795 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | + 126% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 109 zł (8,650 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | + 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (1,665 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | + 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (838 Ft) | 448 Ft | + 87% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (822 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 95% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,892 zł (150,182 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.51 zł (41 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 35% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 110 zł (8,717 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | + 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (1,283 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | + 18% | |
TOTAL | + 25% |

These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 468,693 Ft (5,905 zł) in Kraków to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 375,000 Ft in Pécs.
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