Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is 4% cheaper than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States)
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| Food | - 21% | |||
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| Food in Kraków (Poland) is 21% cheaper than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Kraków | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 zł ($8) | $11 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31 zł ($7) | $8 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 zł ($3.18) | $3.76 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.45 zł ($1.06) | $1.12 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 zł ($3.34) | $3.21 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł ($2.80) | $3.99 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 zł ($5.97) | $5.88 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.01 zł ($0.96) | $3.17 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.93 zł ($0.94) | $1.67 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6 zł ($1.45) | $1.82 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43 zł ($10) | $16 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł ($2.18) | $2.34 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.45 zł ($1.06) | $1.23 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 8% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Kraków | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,872 zł ($1,639) | $1,077 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,939 zł ($1,178) | $849 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 906 zł ($216) | $196 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,303 zł ($788) | $781 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,583 zł ($616) | $533 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 490 zł ($117) | $122 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 zł ($11) | $40 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,357 zł ($324) | $322 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 415 zł ($99) | $90 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 zł ($14) | $9 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 62 zł ($15) | $12 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 36% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 294 zł ($70) | $47 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 237 zł ($57) | $37 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 351 zł ($84) | $100 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 354 zł ($84) | $79 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 6% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 61,489 zł ($14,666) | $21,332 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 zł ($1.52) | $0.84 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 135 zł ($32) | $32 | - 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 90 zł ($21) | $16 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 24% cheaper than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł ($4.32) | $5.00 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32 zł ($8) | $12 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 167 zł ($40) | $78 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 zł ($4.87) | $5.13 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 zł ($3.88) | $3.42 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 zł ($3.53) | $4.39 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 zł ($1.81) | $3.46 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 zł ($3.18) | $2.06 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 zł ($15) | $14 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 19% cheaper than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Kraków | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97 zł ($23) | $36 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 zł ($13) | $22 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 219 zł ($52) | $58 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 192 zł ($46) | $53 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 zł ($6) | $8 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17 zł ($4.11) | $4.39 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł ($3.30) | $5.00 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,253 zł ($537) | $419 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.64 zł ($0.15) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 123 zł ($29) | $46 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł ($4.04) | $8 | - 49% | |
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TOTAL | - 4% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 355 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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