Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is 14% cheaper than in St. Louis, Missouri (United States)
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Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Kraków (Poland) is 18% cheaper than in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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Kraków | St. Louis, Missouri | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 zł ($12) | $18 | - 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 38 zł ($9) | $10 | - 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 zł ($5.17) | $4.92 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.18 zł ($1.28) | $1.14 | + 13% | |
12 eggs, large | 17 zł ($4.13) | $4.35 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14 zł ($3.50) | $3.51 | - 0% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29 zł ($7) | $5.89 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 zł ($1.63) | $3.38 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.35 zł ($1.32) | $1.63 | - 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.09 zł ($1.26) | $2.54 | - 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 63 zł ($16) | $19 | - 17% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 11 zł ($2.62) | $2.39 | + 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 zł ($1.59) | $2.22 | - 28% | |
Housing | - 15% | |||
Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 15% cheaper than in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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Kraków | St. Louis, Missouri | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,638 zł ($1,890) | $1,640 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,509 zł ($1,363) | $1,226 | + 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,355 zł ($335) | $430 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,643 zł ($1,149) | $1,465 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,769 zł ($933) | $964 | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 777 zł ($192) | $222 | - 13% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 68 zł ($17) | $60 | - 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,957 zł ($484) | $246 | + 97% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 687 zł ($170) | $140 | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 63 zł ($16) | $15 | + 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 78 zł ($19) | $27 | - 28% | |
Clothes | + 28% | |||
Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 28% more expensive than in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 406 zł ($101) | $62 | + 62% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 197 zł ($49) | $40 | + 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 385 zł ($95) | $100 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 560 zł ($139) | $104 | + 33% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 18% cheaper than in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 135,561 zł ($33,552) | $28,695 | + 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł ($1.72) | $0.88 | + 95% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 180 zł ($45) | $75 | - 40% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 59 zł ($15) | $14 | + 4% | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is about the same as in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 zł ($9) | $6 | + 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53 zł ($13) | $12 | + 12% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 273 zł ($68) | $86 | - 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 zł ($7) | $7 | + 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 zł ($5.24) | $3.10 | + 69% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 zł ($4.47) | $4.42 | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 zł ($3.06) | $4.36 | - 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 zł ($3.00) | $1.86 | + 61% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 93 zł ($23) | $27 | - 16% | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 13% cheaper than in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 135 zł ($33) | $46 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 65 zł ($16) | $28 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 364 zł ($90) | $186 | - 52% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 245 zł ($61) | $100 | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 zł ($10) | $14 | - 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 zł ($4.78) | $5.63 | - 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21 zł ($5.31) | $5.30 | + 0% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,551 zł ($631) | $372 | + 70% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 zł ($0.25) | $0.17 | + 45% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 212 zł ($53) | $57 | - 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26 zł ($6) | $9 | - 29% | |
TOTAL | - 14% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 863 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2024.
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