Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is about the same as in Talcahuano (Chile)
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Food | - 23% | |||
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Food in Kraków (Poland) is 23% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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Kraków | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 zł (CH$6,302) | CH$9,446 | - 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26 zł (CH$4,858) | CH$4,431 | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 zł (CH$1,957) | CH$2,798 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.41 zł (CH$635) | CH$877 | - 28% | |
12 eggs, large | 11 zł (CH$1,980) | CH$2,084 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 zł (CH$1,514) | CH$1,308 | + 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (CH$2,401) | CH$5,219 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.53 zł (CH$658) | CH$1,318 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.78 zł (CH$518) | CH$1,009 | - 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.17 zł (CH$776) | CH$1,080 | - 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł (CH$5,478) | CH$5,376 | + 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (CH$1,419) | CH$2,010 | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.81 zł (CH$522) | CH$761 | - 31% | |
Housing | + 7% | |||
Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 7% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,391 zł (CH$817,813) | CH$641,880 | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,166 zł (CH$589,571) | CH$444,362 | + 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 621 zł (CH$115,567) | CH$97,011 | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,153 zł (CH$587,143) | CH$372,232 | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,079 zł (CH$387,220) | CH$262,001 | + 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 264 zł (CH$49,199) | CH$50,168 | - 2% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 46 zł (CH$8,564) | CH$24,910 | - 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,505 zł (CH$280,280) | CH$278,584 | + 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 431 zł (CH$80,175) | CH$78,774 | + 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23 zł (CH$4,235) | CH$10,391 | - 59% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 zł (CH$4,474) | CH$3,181 | + 41% | |
Clothes | + 30% | |||
Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 30% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 298 zł (CH$55,583) | CH$45,747 | + 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 170 zł (CH$31,700) | CH$21,513 | + 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 306 zł (CH$57,035) | CH$51,980 | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 373 zł (CH$69,393) | CH$67,871 | + 2% | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 5% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,077 zł (CH$13,981,622) | CH$10,475,000 | + 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (CH$1,213) | CH$1,057 | + 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 139 zł (CH$25,921) | CH$26,319 | - 2% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27 zł (CH$4,950) | CH$8,893 | - 44% | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 13% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 zł (CH$2,886) | CH$3,677 | - 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39 zł (CH$7,317) | CH$5,697 | + 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 136 zł (CH$25,292) | CH$25,758 | - 2% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 zł (CH$3,153) | CH$3,627 | - 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 zł (CH$1,954) | CH$3,244 | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (CH$2,251) | CH$2,456 | - 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.36 zł (CH$812) | CH$1,206 | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9 zł (CH$1,649) | CH$1,877 | - 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 zł (CH$10,161) | CH$8,852 | + 15% | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 12% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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Kraków | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63 zł (CH$11,734) | CH$21,353 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 60 zł (CH$11,123) | CH$8,308 | + 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 217 zł (CH$40,383) | CH$24,488 | + 65% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 124 zł (CH$23,181) | CH$34,670 | - 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 zł (CH$4,664) | CH$5,956 | - 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 zł (CH$2,505) | CH$2,308 | + 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (CH$1,931) | CH$3,146 | - 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,842 zł (CH$343,025) | CH$293,571 | + 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł (CH$91) | CH$71 | + 29% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 zł (CH$22,327) | CH$33,306 | - 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (CH$2,928) | CH$3,211 | - 9% | |
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TOTAL | - 3% |

These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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