Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is 44% cheaper than in Tampa, Florida (United States)
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| Food | - 41% | |||
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| Food in Kraków (Poland) is 41% cheaper than in Tampa, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Kraków | Tampa, Florida | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 zł ($11) | $19 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 zł ($7) | $11 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 zł ($3.37) | $7 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.87 zł ($1.10) | $1.18 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 zł ($3.47) | $5.70 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15 zł ($3.33) | $4.07 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 zł ($5.49) | $7 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.03 zł ($0.91) | $3.57 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.84 zł ($1.09) | $2.23 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.11 zł ($0.93) | $2.36 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 56 zł ($13) | $13 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł ($2.07) | $2.59 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.65 zł ($1.28) | $3.17 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 57% cheaper than in Tampa, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Kraków | Tampa, Florida | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,134 zł ($1,387) | $3,321 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,657 zł ($1,279) | $2,179 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 988 zł ($224) | $194 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,378 zł ($764) | $1,876 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,885 zł ($653) | $1,634 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 625 zł ($141) | $105 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 zł ($11) | $59 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,357 zł ($307) | $410 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 415 zł ($94) | $148 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 66 zł ($15) | $12 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 62 zł ($14) | $73 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 30% more expensive than in Tampa, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 412 zł ($93) | $45 | + 106% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 206 zł ($47) | $35 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 308 zł ($70) | $90 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 354 zł ($80) | $121 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 37% cheaper than in Tampa, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 71,121 zł ($16,085) | $26,721 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 zł ($1.44) | $0.93 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 142 zł ($32) | $64 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 57 zł ($13) | $18 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 37% cheaper than in Tampa, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Kraków | Tampa, Florida | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł ($4.32) | $8 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 zł ($7) | $20 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 228 zł ($52) | $104 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 zł ($4.62) | $7 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 zł ($3.69) | $3.06 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 zł ($3.88) | $4.18 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 zł ($2.50) | $4.06 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 zł ($3.27) | $1.85 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 zł ($14) | $28 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 41% cheaper than in Tampa, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Kraków | Tampa, Florida | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 124 zł ($28) | $43 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 63 zł ($14) | $26 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 219 zł ($49) | $306 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 188 zł ($43) | $81 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 zł ($5.76) | $13 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 zł ($3.65) | $5.73 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł ($3.13) | $5.00 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,253 zł ($509) | $459 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.64 zł ($0.15) | $0.28 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 123 zł ($28) | $24 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł ($3.89) | $8 | - 52% | |
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TOTAL | - 44% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 682 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
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