Cost of Living Comparison Between Krakow (Cracow) and Warsaw 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Warsaw are 0.9% higher than in Krakow (Cracow) (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Warsaw are 5.5% higher than in Krakow (Cracow) | |
| Rent Prices in Warsaw are 15.3% higher than in Krakow (Cracow) | |
| Restaurant Prices in Warsaw are 2.9% higher than in Krakow (Cracow) | |
| Groceries Prices in Warsaw are 2.2% lower than in Krakow (Cracow) | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Warsaw is 7.4% higher than in Krakow (Cracow) | |
Restaurants | Krakow (Cracow) Edit |
Warsaw Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 40.00 zł | 40.00 zł | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 185.00 zł | 200.00 zł | +8.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 33.50 zł | 34.00 zł | +1.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 15.00 zł | 16.00 zł | +6.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 15.00 zł | 15.00 zł | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 13.89 zł | 14.44 zł | +3.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 8.23 zł | 7.11 zł | -13.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 7.85 zł | 6.87 zł | -12.5 % |
Markets | Krakow (Cracow) Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 14.54 zł | 15.36 zł | +5.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 4.73 zł | 4.01 zł | -15.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.59 zł | 3.13 zł | +21.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 12.29 zł | 12.08 zł | -1.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 17.28 zł | 16.48 zł | -4.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 11.81 zł | 10.67 zł | -9.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 19.92 zł | 20.70 zł | +3.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.80 zł | 1.69 zł | -6.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 2.97 zł | 2.92 zł | -1.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.28 zł | 3.34 zł | +1.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 6.17 zł | 5.42 zł | -12.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.52 zł | 1.51 zł | -0.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.12 zł | 2.12 zł | +0.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 4.96 zł | 5.05 zł | +1.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.40 zł | 2.64 zł | +10.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 30.00 zł | 30.00 zł | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.51 zł | 4.43 zł | -1.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.16 zł | 6.39 zł | +3.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 19.50 zł | 19.00 zł | -2.6 % |
Transportation | Krakow (Cracow) Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.00 zł | 4.40 zł | -12.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 148.00 zł | 110.00 zł | -25.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 9.00 zł | 8.00 zł | -11.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 6.44 zł | 4.83 zł | -25.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 45.00 zł | 40.00 zł | -11.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 24.64 zł | 25.16 zł | +2.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 117,000.00 zł | 122,100.00 zł | +4.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 118,933.33 zł | 110,950.00 zł | -6.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Krakow (Cracow) Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 1,112.33 zł | 1,213.81 zł | +9.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 33.52 zł | 37.35 zł | +11.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 61.06 zł | 63.22 zł | +3.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Krakow (Cracow) Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 143.29 zł | 164.31 zł | +14.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 84.00 zł | 91.90 zł | +9.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 27.00 zł | 30.00 zł | +11.1 % |
Childcare | Krakow (Cracow) Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,373.68 zł | 2,080.14 zł | +51.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 36,980.77 zł | 54,464.94 zł | +47.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Krakow (Cracow) Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 318.64 zł | 382.97 zł | +20.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 184.58 zł | 184.61 zł | +0.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 432.87 zł | 380.31 zł | -12.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 466.92 zł | 464.81 zł | -0.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Krakow (Cracow) Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 3,691.85 zł | 4,531.43 zł | +22.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,721.55 zł | 3,428.32 zł | +26.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 7,274.33 zł | 7,850.00 zł | +7.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 4,934.28 zł | 5,664.65 zł | +14.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Krakow (Cracow) Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,876.63 zł | 2,167.82 zł | +15.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,262.38 zł | 1,375.29 zł | +8.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Krakow (Cracow) Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,395.93 zł | 7,246.50 zł | +13.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.55 | 7.67 | +1.5 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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