Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is 20% more expensive than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia)
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Food | + 41% | |||
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Food in Kraków (Poland) is 41% more expensive than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) | ||||
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Kraków | Kampung Baru Subang | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 zł (RM38) | RM18 | + 109% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31 zł (RM34) | RM13 | + 156% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 zł (RM15) | RM5.00 | + 191% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.45 zł (RM4.86) | RM14 | - 65% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 zł (RM15) | RM4.20 | + 264% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (RM13) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 zł (RM27) | RM12 | + 128% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.01 zł (RM4.38) | RM8 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.93 zł (RM4.29) | RM8 | - 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6 zł (RM7) | RM7 | - 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43 zł (RM47) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (RM10) | RM4.30 | + 132% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.45 zł (RM4.86) | RM3.72 | + 30% | |
Housing | + 28% | |||
Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 28% more expensive than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) | ||||
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Kraków | Kampung Baru Subang | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,872 zł (RM7,502) | RM2,812 | + 167% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,939 zł (RM5,392) | RM1,744 | + 209% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 906 zł (RM989) | RM284 | + 248% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,303 zł (RM3,607) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,583 zł (RM2,820) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 490 zł (RM535) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 zł (RM51) | RM149 | - 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,357 zł (RM1,482) | RM3,000 | - 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 415 zł (RM453) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 zł (RM65) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 62 zł (RM68) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 11% more expensive than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 294 zł (RM321) | RM450 | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 237 zł (RM259) | RM204 | + 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 351 zł (RM384) | RM402 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 354 zł (RM387) | RM120 | + 222% | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 8% more expensive than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 61,489 zł (RM67,130) | RM149,444 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 zł (RM7) | RM1.85 | + 277% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 135 zł (RM147) | RM112 | + 32% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 89 zł (RM97) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 11% | |||
Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 11% cheaper than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (RM20) | RM60 | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32 zł (RM35) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 167 zł (RM183) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 zł (RM22) | RM15 | + 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 zł (RM18) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 zł (RM16) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 zł (RM8) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 13 zł (RM15) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 zł (RM68) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 26% | |||
Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 26% more expensive than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) | ||||
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Kraków | Kampung Baru Subang | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97 zł (RM106) | RM86 | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 54 zł (RM59) | RM23 | + 151% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 219 zł (RM239) | RM100 | + 139% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 192 zł (RM210) | RM200 | + 5% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 zł (RM28) | RM20 | + 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17 zł (RM19) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł (RM15) | RM8 | + 89% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,253 zł (RM2,459) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.64 zł (RM0.70) | RM0.18 | + 301% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 123 zł (RM135) | RM193 | - 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (RM18) | RM10 | + 85% | |
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TOTAL | + 20% |

These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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