Cost of Living in Krakow
Summary of cost of living in Krakow (Cracow), Poland:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,959.5$ (10,743.7zł), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 877.7$ (3,186.4zł), excluding rent.
- Krakow is 50.0% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Krakow is, on average, 79.2% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 40.00 zł | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 200.00 zł | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 35.00 zł | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 18.00 zł | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 16.00 zł | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 15.96 zł | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.92 zł | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 9.61 zł | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 4.37 zł | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 4.94 zł | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.87 zł | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 15.30 zł | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 15.25 zł | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 11.74 zł | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 20.67 zł | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.34 zł | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 3.12 zł | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.15 zł | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 5.07 zł | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.66 zł | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.68 zł | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 4.95 zł | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.85 zł | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 25.00 zł | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 4.25 zł | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 6.65 zł | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 21.00 zł | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 6.00 zł | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 150.00 zł | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 9.00 zł | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 6.44 zł | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 49.00 zł | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 5.97 zł | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 119,590.00 zł | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 113,776.47 zł | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 1,186.69 zł | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 34.77 zł | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 68.43 zł | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 164.82 zł | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 91.11 zł | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 30.00 zł | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,690.00 zł | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 40,300.00 zł | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 301.12 zł | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 174.16 zł | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 363.38 zł | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 441.43 zł | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,502.63 zł | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,909.52 zł | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 5,594.12 zł | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 4,531.25 zł | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,995.54 zł | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,300.20 zł | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 7,213.94 zł | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.77 | |
Prices in Krakow (Cracow)
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Last update: 9 April 2026
Last update: 9 April 2026
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Cost 7PLN single ticket
Monthly pass 159PLN
Please correct it. Prices can be found price lists of Koleje Małopolskie and MPK Krakow.
Please correct it. Salaries grow by 10-15% yearly by several last years.
Correct values can be found in krakow.stat.gov.pl
I got an offer of 4kUSD gross in Krakow, my husband work remotely with 3kUSD (after taxes)
We have a 2 years baby.
how is the living cost there and is it possible for us to save some amount, we still have a debt about 30kUSD.
thank you
If someone offers you 15-20k gross, believe me that it is really a lot. Many Poles would envy you. :)
Cost of living for 2 peaople without car and renting is about 2-3k. Cost of renting 1 bedrrom (2 rooms) about 3k with media (50-60pln/m2 + media)
source: http://krakow.stat.gov.pl
up to 85k annually in Poland
https://krakow.stat.gov.pl/
Netto amount can be Calculated using this
https://www.podatki.gov.pl/polski-lad/kwota-wolna-polski-lad/kalkulator-wynagrodzen-polski-lad/
I am planning to move on Krakow and for just 1 person 12-13k gross salary is enough to living there?
Been offered gross 17K PLN for warsaw location. Is it good ? What will be monthly expenditure for 2 people including rent.
Can my wife also work as she will be on dependent's visa.
Can one move to another europen country for work if on polish visa ?
Thanks in advance
And it is 7060pln brutto about 5100 pln netto about 1111euro. Please correct this information it is totaly wrong
+/- 900 - 1000PLN is for room rent. You'll not save a lot money, or any (assuring You'll eat sometimes outside and go for a drinks).
For PhD in my opinion scholarship should be greater.