Cost of Living Comparison Between Bucharest and Krakow (Cracow) 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Krakow (Cracow) are 6.4% higher than in Bucharest (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Krakow (Cracow) are 18.7% higher than in Bucharest | |
| Rent Prices in Krakow (Cracow) are 62.0% higher than in Bucharest | |
| Restaurant Prices in Krakow (Cracow) are 6.9% lower than in Bucharest | |
| Groceries Prices in Krakow (Cracow) are 0.8% higher than in Bucharest | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Krakow (Cracow) is 23.6% higher than in Bucharest | |
Restaurants | Bucharest Edit |
Krakow (Cracow) Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
50.00 lei (43.22 zł) |
46.28 lei (40.00 zł) |
-7.4 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
250.00 lei (216.09 zł) |
208.24 lei (180.00 zł) |
-16.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
35.00 lei (30.25 zł) |
37.02 lei (32.00 zł) |
+5.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
14.00 lei (12.10 zł) |
17.35 lei (15.00 zł) |
+24.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
16.50 lei (14.26 zł) |
17.35 lei (15.00 zł) |
+5.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
14.40 lei (12.45 zł) |
15.84 lei (13.69 zł) |
+10.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
9.61 lei (8.31 zł) |
9.13 lei (7.89 zł) |
-5.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
9.42 lei (8.14 zł) |
9.08 lei (7.85 zł) |
-3.6 % |
Markets | Bucharest Edit |
Krakow (Cracow) Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
30.44 lei (26.31 zł) |
16.75 lei (14.48 zł) |
-45.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
4.59 lei (3.97 zł) |
5.48 lei (4.73 zł) |
+19.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
3.53 lei (3.05 zł) |
3.00 lei (2.59 zł) |
-15.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
14.93 lei (12.91 zł) |
14.25 lei (12.32 zł) |
-4.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
19.09 lei (16.50 zł) |
19.86 lei (17.17 zł) |
+4.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
13.79 lei (11.92 zł) |
13.66 lei (11.81 zł) |
-1.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
22.87 lei (19.77 zł) |
23.05 lei (19.92 zł) |
+0.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.47 lei (2.14 zł) |
2.10 lei (1.82 zł) |
-14.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
3.52 lei (3.04 zł) |
3.47 lei (3.00 zł) |
-1.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
3.31 lei (2.86 zł) |
3.80 lei (3.28 zł) |
+14.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
4.02 lei (3.47 zł) |
7.05 lei (6.09 zł) |
+75.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.07 lei (1.79 zł) |
1.76 lei (1.52 zł) |
-15.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
2.06 lei (1.78 zł) |
2.45 lei (2.12 zł) |
+18.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
3.97 lei (3.43 zł) |
5.74 lei (4.96 zł) |
+44.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
3.56 lei (3.08 zł) |
2.80 lei (2.42 zł) |
-21.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
30.00 lei (25.93 zł) |
34.71 lei (30.00 zł) |
+15.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
4.92 lei (4.26 zł) |
5.19 lei (4.49 zł) |
+5.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
8.02 lei (6.93 zł) |
7.12 lei (6.16 zł) |
-11.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
26.00 lei (22.47 zł) |
22.56 lei (19.50 zł) |
-13.2 % |
Transportation | Bucharest Edit |
Krakow (Cracow) Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 lei (2.59 zł) |
5.78 lei (5.00 zł) |
+92.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
80.00 lei (69.15 zł) |
171.22 lei (148.00 zł) |
+114.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
3.00 lei (2.59 zł) |
10.41 lei (9.00 zł) |
+247.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
4.83 lei (4.17 zł) |
7.45 lei (6.44 zł) |
+54.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
30.00 lei (25.93 zł) |
52.06 lei (45.00 zł) |
+73.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
26.87 lei (23.22 zł) |
28.51 lei (24.64 zł) |
+6.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
120,723.27 lei (104,349.49 zł) |
135,358.80 lei (117,000.00 zł) |
+12.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
119,141.82 lei (102,982.54 zł) |
137,595.50 lei (118,933.33 zł) |
+15.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bucharest Edit |
Krakow (Cracow) Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
711.04 lei (614.60 zł) |
1,275.58 lei (1,102.57 zł) |
+79.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
42.68 lei (36.89 zł) |
38.65 lei (33.41 zł) |
-9.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
40.50 lei (35.01 zł) |
69.58 lei (60.15 zł) |
+71.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bucharest Edit |
Krakow (Cracow) Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
230.20 lei (198.98 zł) |
165.62 lei (143.16 zł) |
-28.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
99.78 lei (86.25 zł) |
94.66 lei (81.82 zł) |
-5.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
35.00 lei (30.25 zł) |
31.24 lei (27.00 zł) |
-10.8 % |
Childcare | Bucharest Edit |
Krakow (Cracow) Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
2,207.41 lei (1,908.02 zł) |
1,589.23 lei (1,373.68 zł) |
-28.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
45,956.99 lei (39,723.82 zł) |
42,783.53 lei (36,980.77 zł) |
-6.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bucharest Edit |
Krakow (Cracow) Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
359.87 lei (311.06 zł) |
324.00 lei (280.06 zł) |
-10.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
184.17 lei (159.19 zł) |
176.58 lei (152.63 zł) |
-4.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
361.57 lei (312.53 zł) |
440.78 lei (381.00 zł) |
+21.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
459.52 lei (397.20 zł) |
451.20 lei (390.00 zł) |
-1.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Bucharest Edit |
Krakow (Cracow) Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
2,600.39 lei (2,247.70 zł) |
3,992.47 lei (3,450.97 zł) |
+53.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,807.37 lei (1,562.24 zł) |
2,963.14 lei (2,561.25 zł) |
+63.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
4,435.52 lei (3,833.93 zł) |
7,342.38 lei (6,346.53 zł) |
+65.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
3,129.32 lei (2,704.88 zł) |
5,166.96 lei (4,466.16 zł) |
+65.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bucharest Edit |
Krakow (Cracow) Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,147.48 lei (991.84 zł) |
1,994.83 lei (1,724.27 zł) |
+73.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
711.74 lei (615.21 zł) |
1,415.77 lei (1,223.75 zł) |
+98.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bucharest Edit |
Krakow (Cracow) Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
5,250.25 lei (4,538.15 zł) |
7,700.63 lei (6,656.19 zł) |
+46.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.42 | 7.37 | -0.7 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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