Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is 14% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa)
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| Food | + 23% | |||
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| Food in Kraków (Poland) is 23% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Kraków | Pretoria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 zł (R 141) | R 119 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28 zł (R 116) | R 75 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 zł (R 55) | R 44 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.52 zł (R 15) | R 19 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 zł (R 48) | R 39 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 zł (R 53) | R 24 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł (R 79) | R 64 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.99 zł (R 17) | R 25 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.79 zł (R 12) | R 18 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.17 zł (R 18) | R 22 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35 zł (R 147) | R 104 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (R 34) | R 22 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.25 zł (R 14) | R 13 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 53% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Kraków | Pretoria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,314 zł (R 22,306) | R 11,068 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,825 zł (R 16,058) | R 9,659 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 860 zł (R 3,612) | R 1,645 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,371 zł (R 14,151) | R 6,998 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,269 zł (R 9,525) | R 5,928 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 383 zł (R 1,607) | R 1,020 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 zł (R 189) | R 415 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,833 zł (R 7,694) | R 4,308 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 409 zł (R 1,718) | R 1,697 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 zł (R 99) | R 88 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 zł (R 134) | R 143 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 51% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Kraków | Pretoria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 299 zł (R 1,253) | R 715 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 204 zł (R 857) | R 527 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 321 zł (R 1,348) | R 1,305 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 362 zł (R 1,521) | R 1,304 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 18% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Kraków | Pretoria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,077 zł (R 315,171) | R 370,249 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (R 28) | R 22 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 170 zł (R 715) | R 1,001 | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27 zł (R 113) | R 134 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 22% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Kraków | Pretoria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 zł (R 63) | R 66 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39 zł (R 165) | R 236 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 157 zł (R 659) | R 462 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 zł (R 77) | R 39 | + 98% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 zł (R 63) | R 30 | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 zł (R 57) | R 52 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.39 zł (R 23) | R 25 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (R 35) | R 20 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 zł (R 263) | R 134 | + 96% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 14% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Kraków | Pretoria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 72 zł (R 303) | R 331 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 58 zł (R 245) | R 218 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 174 zł (R 730) | R 793 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 142 zł (R 595) | R 541 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 zł (R 102) | R 62 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 zł (R 54) | R 34 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 zł (R 45) | R 29 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,144 zł (R 9,000) | R 7,815 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł (R 2.05) | R 1.66 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 zł (R 503) | R 539 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (R 69) | R 47 | + 45% | |
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TOTAL | + 14% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 235 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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