Cost of living in Kraków, Poland vs San Juan, Argentina

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Food | + 83% | |||
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Food in Kraków (Poland) is 83% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (ARS $605) | ARS $367 | + 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł (ARS $477) | ARS $301 | + 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (ARS $210) | ARS $88 | + 140% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.84 zł (ARS $65) | ARS $60 | + 10% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 zł (ARS $222) | ARS $78 | + 184% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (ARS $151) | ARS $55 | + 173% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 zł (ARS $262) | ARS $129 | + 103% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.86 zł (ARS $89) | ARS $44 | + 101% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.44 zł (ARS $56) | ARS $27 | + 106% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.54 zł (ARS $82) | ARS $58 | + 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (ARS $610) | ARS $201 | + 203% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6 zł (ARS $140) | ARS $92 | + 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.26 zł (ARS $52) | ARS $32 | + 63% | |
Housing | + 182% | |||
Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 182% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,287 zł (ARS $75,660) | ARS $20,002 | + 278% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,586 zł (ARS $59,534) | ARS $11,466 | + 419% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 532 zł (ARS $12,248) | ARS $3,242 | + 278% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,232 zł (ARS $51,373) | ARS $11,715 | + 339% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,757 zł (ARS $40,442) | ARS $10,117 | + 300% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 262 zł (ARS $6,023) | ARS $2,131 | + 183% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 46 zł (ARS $1,060) | ARS $1,505 | - 30% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,471 zł (ARS $33,855) | ARS $23,718 | + 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 512 zł (ARS $11,784) | ARS $4,797 | + 146% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 zł (ARS $622) | ARS $226 | + 176% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 zł (ARS $583) | ARS $164 | + 256% | |
Clothes | + 174% | |||
Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 174% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 289 zł (ARS $6,655) | ARS $1,556 | + 328% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 170 zł (ARS $3,918) | ARS $1,430 | + 174% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 273 zł (ARS $6,282) | ARS $4,439 | + 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 379 zł (ARS $8,735) | ARS $3,546 | + 146% | |
Transportation | + 67% | |||
Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 67% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 71,401 zł (ARS $1,643,530) | ARS $558,062 | + 195% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.09 zł (ARS $117) | ARS $44 | + 169% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 94 zł (ARS $2,172) | ARS $1,866 | + 16% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27 zł (ARS $626) | ARS $756 | - 17% | |
Personal Care | + 145% | |||
Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 145% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 zł (ARS $370) | ARS $128 | + 190% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 38 zł (ARS $877) | ARS $150 | + 486% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 116 zł (ARS $2,681) | ARS $769 | + 249% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 zł (ARS $355) | ARS $66 | + 441% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 zł (ARS $256) | ARS $108 | + 136% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (ARS $284) | ARS $201 | + 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.04 zł (ARS $116) | ARS $83 | + 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (ARS $180) | ARS $122 | + 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 zł (ARS $1,016) | ARS $302 | + 236% | |
Entertainment | + 54% | |||
Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 54% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 59 zł (ARS $1,354) | ARS $731 | + 85% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 55 zł (ARS $1,273) | ARS $521 | + 144% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 212 zł (ARS $4,871) | ARS $956 | + 409% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 109 zł (ARS $2,509) | ARS $1,359 | + 85% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (ARS $483) | ARS $313 | + 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (ARS $243) | ARS $152 | + 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (ARS $238) | ARS $91 | + 162% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,892 zł (ARS $43,553) | ARS $58,928 | - 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.51 zł (ARS $12) | ARS $2.16 | + 448% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 110 zł (ARS $2,528) | ARS $1,567 | + 61% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (ARS $372) | ARS $248 | + 50% | |
TOTAL | + 101% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is 101% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $108,544 (4,716 zł) in Kraków to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $54,000 in San Juan.
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