Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is 12% more expensive than in Torreón (Mexico)
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Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Kraków (Poland) is 11% cheaper than in Torreón (Mexico) | ||||
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Kraków | Torreón | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 zł (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 189 | - 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26 zł (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 102 | + 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 zł (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 48 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.41 zł (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 22 | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | 11 zł (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 36 | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 zł (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 20 | + 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 74 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.53 zł (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 36 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.78 zł (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 24 | - 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.17 zł (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 23 | - 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 209 | - 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 31 | + 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.81 zł (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 13 | - 3% | |
Housing | + 48% | |||
Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 48% more expensive than in Torreón (Mexico) | ||||
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Kraków | Torreón | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,391 zł (Mex$ 19,044) | Mex$ 7,793 | + 144% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,166 zł (Mex$ 13,729) | Mex$ 4,458 | + 208% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 621 zł (Mex$ 2,691) | Mex$ 1,117 | + 141% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,153 zł (Mex$ 13,673) | Mex$ 8,087 | + 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,079 zł (Mex$ 9,017) | Mex$ 5,012 | + 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 264 zł (Mex$ 1,146) | Mex$ 1,041 | + 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 46 zł (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 393 | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,505 zł (Mex$ 6,527) | Mex$ 7,405 | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 431 zł (Mex$ 1,867) | Mex$ 2,537 | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23 zł (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 93 | + 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 zł (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 122 | - 15% | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 10% more expensive than in Torreón (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 298 zł (Mex$ 1,294) | Mex$ 828 | + 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 170 zł (Mex$ 738) | Mex$ 734 | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 306 zł (Mex$ 1,328) | Mex$ 1,452 | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 373 zł (Mex$ 1,616) | Mex$ 1,437 | + 12% | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 19% more expensive than in Torreón (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,077 zł (Mex$ 325,584) | Mex$ 270,605 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 20 | + 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 139 zł (Mex$ 604) | Mex$ 541 | + 12% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27 zł (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 99 | + 16% | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is about the same as in Torreón (Mexico) | ||||
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Kraków | Torreón | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 zł (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 99 | - 32% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39 zł (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 170 | - 0% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 136 zł (Mex$ 589) | Mex$ 464 | + 27% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 zł (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 68 | + 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 zł (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 42 | + 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 61 | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.36 zł (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 28 | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9 zł (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 30 | + 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 zł (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 129 | + 84% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 6% cheaper than in Torreón (Mexico) | ||||
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Kraków | Torreón | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63 zł (Mex$ 273) | Mex$ 208 | + 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 60 zł (Mex$ 259) | Mex$ 116 | + 124% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 217 zł (Mex$ 940) | Mex$ 574 | + 64% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 124 zł (Mex$ 540) | Mex$ 598 | - 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 zł (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 88 | + 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 zł (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 73 | - 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 29 | + 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,842 zł (Mex$ 7,988) | Mex$ 12,081 | - 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł (Mex$ 2.12) | Mex$ 2.31 | - 8% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 zł (Mex$ 520) | Mex$ 663 | - 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 58 | + 17% | |
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TOTAL | + 12% |

These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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