Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is 24% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany)
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| Food | + 25% | |||
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| Food in Kraków (Poland) is 25% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Kraków | Dresden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 57 zł (€13) | €12 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 40 zł (€9) | €8 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 zł (€4.64) | €4.13 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.18 zł (€1.21) | €0.98 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 zł (€3.89) | €3.23 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14 zł (€3.30) | €2.70 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29 zł (€7) | €5.82 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 zł (€1.54) | €2.64 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.35 zł (€1.25) | €1.55 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.09 zł (€1.19) | €0.72 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 63 zł (€15) | €5.03 | + 193% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 zł (€2.47) | €1.57 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 zł (€1.50) | €0.98 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 56% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,638 zł (€1,784) | €1,154 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,509 zł (€1,287) | €782 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,355 zł (€317) | €173 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,643 zł (€1,085) | €644 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,769 zł (€880) | €420 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 777 zł (€182) | €98 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 68 zł (€16) | €25 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,957 zł (€457) | €525 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 687 zł (€161) | €105 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 63 zł (€15) | €5.38 | + 173% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 78 zł (€18) | €12 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 39% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 406 zł (€95) | €71 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 197 zł (€46) | €30 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 385 zł (€90) | €82 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 560 zł (€131) | €92 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 9% cheaper than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 157,381 zł (€36,770) | €22,531 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (€1.56) | €1.53 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180 zł (€42) | €60 | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 59 zł (€14) | €15 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 49% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 zł (€8) | €7 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53 zł (€12) | €13 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 273 zł (€64) | €46 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 zł (€7) | €3.50 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 zł (€4.95) | €2.20 | + 125% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 zł (€4.22) | €2.16 | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 zł (€2.88) | €1.23 | + 134% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 zł (€2.84) | €1.43 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 93 zł (€22) | €17 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 34% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Kraków | Dresden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 135 zł (€31) | €27 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 65 zł (€15) | €19 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 364 zł (€85) | €69 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 245 zł (€57) | €51 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 zł (€9) | €6 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 zł (€4.51) | €2.67 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21 zł (€5.01) | €2.93 | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,581 zł (€603) | €535 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 zł (€0.23) | €0.09 | + 158% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 199 zł (€46) | €34 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26 zł (€5.99) | €5.94 | + 1% | |
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TOTAL | + 24% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2025.
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