Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is 83% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia)
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| Food | + 74% | |||
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| Food in Kraków (Poland) is 74% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Kraków | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 zł (Rp 175,482) | Rp 37,703 | + 365% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 zł (Rp 115,124) | Rp 39,973 | + 188% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 zł (Rp 52,770) | Rp 23,165 | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.87 zł (Rp 17,240) | Rp 18,049 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 zł (Rp 54,274) | Rp 25,211 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15 zł (Rp 52,094) | Rp 12,594 | + 314% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 zł (Rp 85,916) | Rp 78,572 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.03 zł (Rp 14,276) | Rp 30,473 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.84 zł (Rp 17,128) | Rp 16,198 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.11 zł (Rp 14,556) | Rp 33,369 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 56 zł (Rp 199,473) | Rp 282,418 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (Rp 32,362) | Rp 17,656 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.65 zł (Rp 20,010) | Rp 9,887 | + 102% | |
| Housing | + 291% | |||
| Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 291% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kraków | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,134 zł (Rp 21,722,478) | Rp 4,295,600 | + 406% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,657 zł (Rp 20,034,187) | Rp 2,665,520 | + 652% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 988 zł (Rp 3,499,883) | Rp 300,000 | + 1067% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,378 zł (Rp 11,963,128) | Rp 2,905,070 | + 312% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,885 zł (Rp 10,217,218) | Rp 1,799,060 | + 468% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 625 zł (Rp 2,214,040) | Rp 227,889 | + 872% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 zł (Rp 164,907) | Rp 253,012 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,357 zł (Rp 4,806,528) | Rp 4,654,350 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 415 zł (Rp 1,470,545) | Rp 1,792,990 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 66 zł (Rp 234,317) | Rp 59,293 | + 295% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 62 zł (Rp 219,365) | Rp 50,000 | + 339% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 52% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Kraków | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 412 zł (Rp 1,459,956) | Rp 727,948 | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 206 zł (Rp 729,376) | Rp 537,077 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 308 zł (Rp 1,090,641) | Rp 795,224 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 354 zł (Rp 1,254,459) | Rp 960,755 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 67% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Kraków | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 71,121 zł (Rp 251,868,870) | Rp 362,000,000 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 zł (Rp 22,497) | Rp 9,406 | + 139% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 142 zł (Rp 504,015) | Rp 225,665 | + 123% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 58 zł (Rp 204,752) | Rp 63,726 | + 221% | |
| Personal Care | + 91% | |||
| Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 91% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Kraków | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł (Rp 67,626) | Rp 82,500 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 zł (Rp 111,117) | Rp 17,000 | + 554% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 228 zł (Rp 809,139) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 zł (Rp 72,316) | Rp 21,455 | + 237% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 zł (Rp 57,771) | Rp 17,198 | + 236% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 zł (Rp 60,787) | Rp 39,875 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 zł (Rp 39,102) | Rp 9,974 | + 292% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 zł (Rp 51,259) | Rp 10,748 | + 377% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 zł (Rp 220,467) | Rp 25,000 | + 782% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is about the same as in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kraków | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 124 zł (Rp 439,137) | Rp 166,567 | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 63 zł (Rp 223,759) | Rp 73,691 | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 219 zł (Rp 774,561) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 188 zł (Rp 666,056) | Rp 236,724 | + 181% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 zł (Rp 90,210) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 zł (Rp 57,133) | Rp 40,757 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł (Rp 49,064) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,253 zł (Rp 7,977,319) | Rp 22,000,000 | - 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.64 zł (Rp 2,276) | Rp 2,250 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 123 zł (Rp 437,122) | Rp 365,376 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (Rp 60,921) | Rp 17,935 | + 240% | |
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TOTAL | + 83% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 366 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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