Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is 37% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States)
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| Food | - 36% | |||
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| Food in Kraków (Poland) is 36% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Kraków | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 zł ($8) | $16 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31 zł ($7) | $8 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 zł ($3.21) | $6 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.45 zł ($1.07) | $0.89 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 zł ($3.37) | $3.03 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł ($2.83) | $3.45 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 zł ($6) | $5.94 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.01 zł ($0.97) | $4.38 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.93 zł ($0.95) | $2.86 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6 zł ($1.46) | $1.76 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43 zł ($10) | $10 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł ($2.20) | $2.30 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.45 zł ($1.07) | $2.83 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 45% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Kraków | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,872 zł ($1,655) | $2,647 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,939 zł ($1,189) | $1,538 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 906 zł ($218) | $220 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,303 zł ($796) | $1,761 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,583 zł ($622) | $1,012 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 490 zł ($118) | $126 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 zł ($11) | $74 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,357 zł ($327) | $264 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 415 zł ($100) | $184 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 zł ($14) | $13 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 62 zł ($15) | $26 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 31% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Kraków | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 294 zł ($71) | $52 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 237 zł ($57) | $40 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 351 zł ($85) | $94 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 354 zł ($85) | $78 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 31% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Kraków | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 61,489 zł ($14,808) | $30,790 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 zł ($1.54) | $1.03 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 135 zł ($33) | $57 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 90 zł ($22) | $19 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 43% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Kraków | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł ($4.36) | $12 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32 zł ($8) | $15 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 167 zł ($40) | $106 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 zł ($4.92) | $7 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 zł ($3.91) | $4.95 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 zł ($3.57) | $4.42 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 zł ($1.83) | $4.04 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 zł ($3.21) | $1.57 | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 zł ($15) | $19 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 41% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Kraków | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97 zł ($23) | $60 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 zł ($13) | $24 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 219 zł ($53) | $202 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 192 zł ($46) | $64 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 zł ($6) | $12 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17 zł ($4.15) | $4.82 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł ($3.34) | $4.15 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,253 zł ($542) | $410 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.64 zł ($0.15) | $0.33 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 123 zł ($30) | $45 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł ($4.08) | $9 | - 53% | |
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TOTAL | - 37% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 566 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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