Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is 143% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 153% | |||
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| Food in Kraków (Poland) is 153% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Kraków | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51 zł (384 Kwacha) | 116 Kwacha | + 232% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 39 zł (290 Kwacha) | 96 Kwacha | + 203% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 zł (128 Kwacha) | 44 Kwacha | + 190% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.67 zł (42 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 20 zł (147 Kwacha) | 36 Kwacha | + 314% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15 zł (111 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 237% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 zł (199 Kwacha) | 262 Kwacha | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 zł (52 Kwacha) | 58 Kwacha | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 zł (49 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 zł (53 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 135% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 61 zł (458 Kwacha) | 289 Kwacha | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 zł (73 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | + 161% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 zł (50 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 196% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 146% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Kraków | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,896 zł (59,090 Kwacha) | 15,433 Kwacha | + 283% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,313 zł (39,759 Kwacha) | 8,623 Kwacha | + 361% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,357 zł (10,158 Kwacha) | 539 Kwacha | + 1785% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,130 zł (38,387 Kwacha) | 14,999 Kwacha | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,760 zł (28,140 Kwacha) | 5,897 Kwacha | + 377% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 804 zł (6,017 Kwacha) | 480 Kwacha | + 1152% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 68 zł (512 Kwacha) | 1,674 Kwacha | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,957 zł (14,644 Kwacha) | 3,603 Kwacha | + 306% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 687 zł (5,143 Kwacha) | 3,551 Kwacha | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 63 zł (470 Kwacha) | 60 Kwacha | + 680% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 78 zł (587 Kwacha) | 67 Kwacha | + 779% | |
| Clothes | + 156% | |||
| Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 156% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 406 zł (3,039 Kwacha) | 780 Kwacha | + 290% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 197 zł (1,472 Kwacha) | 670 Kwacha | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 385 zł (2,882 Kwacha) | 1,973 Kwacha | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 560 zł (4,191 Kwacha) | 1,458 Kwacha | + 187% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 85% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 157,381 zł (1,177,724 Kwacha) | 302,797 Kwacha | + 289% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 zł (49 Kwacha) | 30 Kwacha | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 181 zł (1,356 Kwacha) | 918 Kwacha | + 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 57 zł (423 Kwacha) | 226 Kwacha | + 87% | |
| Personal Care | + 230% | |||
| Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 230% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Kraków | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 zł (266 Kwacha) | 113 Kwacha | + 135% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53 zł (400 Kwacha) | 69 Kwacha | + 480% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 273 zł (2,042 Kwacha) | 341 Kwacha | + 498% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 zł (209 Kwacha) | 83 Kwacha | + 153% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 zł (158 Kwacha) | 61 Kwacha | + 159% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 zł (135 Kwacha) | 67 Kwacha | + 101% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 zł (92 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 179% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 zł (91 Kwacha) | 30 Kwacha | + 200% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 93 zł (698 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 338% | |
| Entertainment | + 265% | |||
| Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 265% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Kraków | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 135 zł (1,009 Kwacha) | 436 Kwacha | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 65 zł (483 Kwacha) | 72 Kwacha | + 573% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 364 zł (2,725 Kwacha) | 399 Kwacha | + 584% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 245 zł (1,831 Kwacha) | 417 Kwacha | + 339% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 zł (299 Kwacha) | 54 Kwacha | + 450% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 zł (145 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 328% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21 zł (161 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 221% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,581 zł (19,313 Kwacha) | 4,666 Kwacha | + 314% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 zł (7 Kwacha) | 1.31 Kwacha | + 472% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 199 zł (1,488 Kwacha) | 771 Kwacha | + 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 zł (184 Kwacha) | 47 Kwacha | + 293% | |
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TOTAL | + 143% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 639 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2025.
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