Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is 28% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary)
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| Food | + 16% | |||
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| Food in Kraków (Poland) is 16% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Kraków | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 zł (2,808 Ft) | 2,168 Ft | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26 zł (2,165 Ft) | 1,565 Ft | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 zł (872 Ft) | 722 Ft | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.41 zł (283 Ft) | 346 Ft | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 zł (882 Ft) | 767 Ft | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 zł (674 Ft) | 936 Ft | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (1,070 Ft) | 1,559 Ft | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.53 zł (293 Ft) | 465 Ft | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.78 zł (231 Ft) | 305 Ft | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.17 zł (346 Ft) | 295 Ft | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł (2,441 Ft) | 1,156 Ft | + 111% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (632 Ft) | 472 Ft | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.81 zł (233 Ft) | 185 Ft | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 64% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Kraków | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,391 zł (364,391 Ft) | 158,234 Ft | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,166 zł (262,694 Ft) | 87,157 Ft | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 621 zł (51,493 Ft) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,153 zł (261,612 Ft) | 81,243 Ft | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,079 zł (172,533 Ft) | 50,655 Ft | + 241% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 264 zł (21,921 Ft) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 46 zł (3,816 Ft) | 3,506 Ft | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,505 zł (124,884 Ft) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 431 zł (35,724 Ft) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23 zł (1,887 Ft) | 3,057 Ft | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 zł (1,993 Ft) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 31% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Kraków | Szeged | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 298 zł (24,766 Ft) | 19,084 Ft | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 170 zł (14,124 Ft) | 9,758 Ft | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 306 zł (25,413 Ft) | 21,493 Ft | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 373 zł (30,919 Ft) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 18% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Kraków | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,077 zł (6,229,755 Ft) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (540 Ft) | 464 Ft | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 139 zł (11,549 Ft) | 7,157 Ft | + 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27 zł (2,206 Ft) | 4,451 Ft | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 9% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Kraków | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 zł (1,286 Ft) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39 zł (3,260 Ft) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 136 zł (11,269 Ft) | 11,746 Ft | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 zł (1,405 Ft) | 1,039 Ft | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 zł (871 Ft) | 780 Ft | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (1,003 Ft) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.36 zł (362 Ft) | 399 Ft | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 zł (735 Ft) | 425 Ft | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 zł (4,527 Ft) | 1,872 Ft | + 142% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 19% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Kraków | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63 zł (5,228 Ft) | 5,199 Ft | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 zł (4,956 Ft) | 2,887 Ft | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 217 zł (17,993 Ft) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 124 zł (10,329 Ft) | 7,668 Ft | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 zł (2,078 Ft) | 1,310 Ft | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 zł (1,116 Ft) | 482 Ft | + 132% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (861 Ft) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,842 zł (152,841 Ft) | 152,980 Ft | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł (41 Ft) | 36 Ft | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 zł (9,948 Ft) | 7,867 Ft | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (1,305 Ft) | 1,103 Ft | + 18% | |
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TOTAL | + 28% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 192 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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