Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is 27% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa)
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| Food | + 38% | |||
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| Food in Kraków (Poland) is 38% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Kraków | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 zł (R 216) | R 166 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 zł (R 142) | R 86 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 zł (R 65) | R 49 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.87 zł (R 21) | R 20 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 zł (R 67) | R 55 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15 zł (R 64) | R 25 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 zł (R 106) | R 81 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.03 zł (R 18) | R 28 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.84 zł (R 21) | R 27 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.11 zł (R 18) | R 23 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 56 zł (R 246) | R 91 | + 171% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (R 40) | R 25 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.65 zł (R 25) | R 18 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 40% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Kraków | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,134 zł (R 26,780) | R 22,683 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,657 zł (R 24,698) | R 13,016 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 988 zł (R 4,315) | R 1,576 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,378 zł (R 14,748) | R 12,490 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,885 zł (R 12,596) | R 8,192 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 625 zł (R 2,729) | R 714 | + 282% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 zł (R 203) | R 494 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,357 zł (R 5,926) | R 5,388 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 415 zł (R 1,813) | R 1,974 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 66 zł (R 289) | R 115 | + 151% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 62 zł (R 270) | R 63 | + 329% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 23% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Kraków | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 412 zł (R 1,800) | R 911 | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 206 zł (R 899) | R 821 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 308 zł (R 1,345) | R 1,793 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 354 zł (R 1,547) | R 1,356 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 9% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Kraków | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 71,121 zł (R 310,506) | R 399,668 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 zł (R 28) | R 23 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 142 zł (R 621) | R 543 | + 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 57 zł (R 249) | R 152 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 27% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Kraków | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł (R 83) | R 80 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 zł (R 137) | R 261 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 228 zł (R 998) | R 604 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 zł (R 89) | R 51 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 zł (R 71) | R 31 | + 129% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 zł (R 75) | R 59 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 zł (R 48) | R 43 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 zł (R 63) | R 26 | + 142% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 zł (R 272) | R 222 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 26% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Kraków | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 124 zł (R 541) | R 379 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 63 zł (R 276) | R 227 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 219 zł (R 955) | R 941 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 188 zł (R 821) | R 644 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 zł (R 111) | R 106 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 zł (R 70) | R 39 | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł (R 60) | R 39 | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,253 zł (R 9,835) | R 9,964 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.64 zł (R 2.81) | R 1.58 | + 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 123 zł (R 539) | R 655 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (R 75) | R 55 | + 37% | |
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TOTAL | + 27% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 894 prices entered by 87 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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