Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is 39% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey)
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| Food | + 15% | |||
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| Food in Kraków (Poland) is 15% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Kraków | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 zł (148TL) | 133TL | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28 zł (122TL) | 83TL | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 zł (57TL) | 43TL | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.52 zł (16TL) | 23TL | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 zł (50TL) | 33TL | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 zł (56TL) | 24TL | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł (83TL) | 85TL | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.99 zł (18TL) | 24TL | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.79 zł (12TL) | 10TL | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.17 zł (18TL) | 29TL | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35 zł (155TL) | 241TL | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (36TL) | 24TL | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.25 zł (14TL) | 14TL | - 0% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 83% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Kraków | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,314 zł (23,428TL) | 8,888TL | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,825 zł (16,865TL) | 3,011TL | + 460% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 860 zł (3,793TL) | 1,494TL | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,371 zł (14,862TL) | 14,348TL | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,269 zł (10,004TL) | 3,360TL | + 198% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 383 zł (1,687TL) | 1,192TL | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 zł (199TL) | 94TL | + 110% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,833 zł (8,080TL) | 6,386TL | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 409 zł (1,805TL) | 4,873TL | - 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 zł (104TL) | 60TL | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 zł (140TL) | 55TL | + 157% | |
| Clothes | + 169% | |||
| Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 169% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Kraków | Bursa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 299 zł (1,316TL) | 482TL | + 173% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 204 zł (900TL) | 318TL | + 183% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 321 zł (1,415TL) | 806TL | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 362 zł (1,597TL) | 472TL | + 238% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is about the same as in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Kraków | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,077 zł (331,012TL) | 894,032TL | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (29TL) | 23TL | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 170 zł (751TL) | 293TL | + 156% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27 zł (118TL) | 50TL | + 136% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 89% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Kraków | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 zł (66TL) | 11TL | + 485% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39 zł (173TL) | 60TL | + 187% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 157 zł (692TL) | 446TL | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 zł (81TL) | 17TL | + 385% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 zł (66TL) | 43TL | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 zł (60TL) | 31TL | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.39 zł (24TL) | 18TL | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (37TL) | 34TL | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 zł (276TL) | 54TL | + 408% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 56% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Kraków | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 72 zł (319TL) | 161TL | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 58 zł (257TL) | 165TL | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 174 zł (767TL) | 299TL | + 157% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 142 zł (625TL) | 970TL | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 zł (107TL) | 95TL | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 zł (57TL) | 44TL | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 zł (48TL) | 64TL | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,144 zł (9,452TL) | 2,042TL | + 363% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł (2.16TL) | 0.44TL | + 391% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 zł (529TL) | 284TL | + 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (72TL) | 37TL | + 96% | |
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TOTAL | + 39% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 315 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
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