Cost of Living Comparison Between Warsaw and Krakow (Cracow) 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Krakow (Cracow) are 1.0% lower than in Warsaw (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Krakow (Cracow) are 5.3% lower than in Warsaw | |
| Rent Prices in Krakow (Cracow) are 13.1% lower than in Warsaw | |
| Restaurant Prices in Krakow (Cracow) are 2.9% lower than in Warsaw | |
| Groceries Prices in Krakow (Cracow) are 2.1% higher than in Warsaw | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Krakow (Cracow) is 7.3% lower than in Warsaw | |
Restaurants | Warsaw Edit |
Krakow (Cracow) Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 40.00 zł | 40.00 zł | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 200.00 zł | 185.00 zł | -7.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 34.00 zł | 33.50 zł | -1.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 16.00 zł | 15.00 zł | -6.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 15.00 zł | 15.00 zł | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 14.44 zł | 13.89 zł | -3.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 7.11 zł | 8.23 zł | +15.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 6.87 zł | 7.85 zł | +14.3 % |
Markets | Warsaw Edit |
Krakow (Cracow) Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 15.31 zł | 14.54 zł | -5.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 4.01 zł | 4.73 zł | +18.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.13 zł | 2.59 zł | -17.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 12.08 zł | 12.29 zł | +1.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 16.50 zł | 17.28 zł | +4.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 10.71 zł | 11.81 zł | +10.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 20.70 zł | 19.92 zł | -3.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.69 zł | 1.80 zł | +6.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 2.92 zł | 2.97 zł | +1.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.34 zł | 3.28 zł | -1.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 5.42 zł | 6.17 zł | +13.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.51 zł | 1.52 zł | +0.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.12 zł | 2.12 zł | -0.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 5.05 zł | 4.96 zł | -1.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.64 zł | 2.40 zł | -9.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 30.00 zł | 30.00 zł | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.45 zł | 4.51 zł | +1.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.39 zł | 6.16 zł | -3.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 19.00 zł | 19.50 zł | +2.6 % |
Transportation | Warsaw Edit |
Krakow (Cracow) Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.40 zł | 5.00 zł | +13.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 110.00 zł | 148.00 zł | +34.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 8.00 zł | 9.00 zł | +12.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.83 zł | 6.44 zł | +33.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 40.00 zł | 45.00 zł | +12.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 25.16 zł | 24.64 zł | -2.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 122,100.00 zł | 117,000.00 zł | -4.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 110,950.00 zł | 118,933.33 zł | +7.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Warsaw Edit |
Krakow (Cracow) Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 1,213.81 zł | 1,112.33 zł | -8.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 37.28 zł | 33.52 zł | -10.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 63.44 zł | 61.06 zł | -3.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Warsaw Edit |
Krakow (Cracow) Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 163.89 zł | 143.29 zł | -12.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 91.90 zł | 84.00 zł | -8.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 30.00 zł | 27.00 zł | -10.0 % |
Childcare | Warsaw Edit |
Krakow (Cracow) Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,080.06 zł | 1,373.68 zł | -34.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 54,464.94 zł | 36,980.77 zł | -32.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Warsaw Edit |
Krakow (Cracow) Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 391.30 zł | 318.64 zł | -18.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 185.89 zł | 184.58 zł | -0.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 380.31 zł | 432.87 zł | +13.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 471.15 zł | 466.92 zł | -0.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Warsaw Edit |
Krakow (Cracow) Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 4,532.03 zł | 3,691.85 zł | -18.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 3,434.10 zł | 2,721.55 zł | -20.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 7,784.85 zł | 7,274.33 zł | -6.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 5,660.30 zł | 4,934.28 zł | -12.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Warsaw Edit |
Krakow (Cracow) Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,167.82 zł | 1,876.63 zł | -13.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,371.89 zł | 1,262.38 zł | -8.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Warsaw Edit |
Krakow (Cracow) Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 7,283.52 zł | 6,395.93 zł | -12.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.67 | 7.55 | -1.5 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | May 2024 | |
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