Cost of living comparison
Krakow (Cracow) is 4.7% cheaper than Prague.
- Restaurants
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pay 19.2% more in Krakow (Cracow)
- Groceries
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pay 12.2% less in Krakow (Cracow)
- Transportation
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pay 13.8% more in Krakow (Cracow)
- Housing
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pay 19.7% less in Krakow (Cracow)
- Childcare
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pay 22.2% less in Krakow (Cracow)
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 7.1% less in Krakow (Cracow)
- Clothing
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pay 4.6% less in Krakow (Cracow)
The cost of restaurants and transportation in Krakow (Cracow) are more expensive than in Prague. Expenses including childcare, housing, groceries, entertainment and sports, and clothing are lower in Krakow (Cracow).
If you lived in Krakow (Cracow) instead of Prague, you would:
pay 19.2% more for restaurants
Prague
|
Krakow (Cracow)
|
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Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$10.61
CZK233.18
|
$9.90
PLN37.08
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.49
CZK186.54
|
$8.66
PLN32.45
|
|
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.74
CZK38.28
|
$2.23
PLN8.34
|
|
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.39
CZK30.53
|
$2.13
PLN8.00
|
|
pay 12.2% less for groceries
Prague
|
Krakow (Cracow)
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.42
CZK31.26
|
$1.27
PLN4.74
|
|
Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.99
CZK131.64
|
$4.68
PLN17.54
|
|
Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.96
CZK86.97
|
$3.75
PLN14.06
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.56
CZK56.20
|
$3.17
PLN11.87
|
|
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.92
CZK86.01
|
$2.81
PLN10.54
|
|
Apples (1 lb) |
$0.77
CZK16.82
|
$0.47
PLN1.75
|
|
Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.73
CZK16.08
|
$0.74
PLN2.77
|
|
Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.89
CZK19.63
|
$0.82
PLN3.07
|
|
Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.47
CZK32.38
|
$1.35
PLN5.06
|
|
Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.57
CZK12.61
|
$0.40
PLN1.50
|
|
Onions (1 lb) |
$0.55
CZK12.01
|
$0.51
PLN1.91
|
|
pay 13.8% more for transportation
Prague
|
Krakow (Cracow)
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.13
CZK134.67
|
$6.11
PLN22.88
|
|
Monthly public transit pass |
$23.35
CZK512.99
|
$36.62
PLN137.20
|
|
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$25,475.49
CZK559,620.12
|
$30,743.89
PLN115,171.41
|
|
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$12.99
CZK285.41
|
$10.15
PLN38.01
|
|
pay 19.7% less for housing
Prague
|
Krakow (Cracow)
|
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---|---|---|---|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$19.68
CZK432.23
|
$14.97
PLN56.08
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,128.35
CZK24,786.51
|
$842.27
PLN3,155.26
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$837.45
CZK18,396.28
|
$651.36
PLN2,440.09
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$223.37
CZK4,906.69
|
$207.09
PLN775.78
|
|
pay 22.2% less for childcare
Prague
|
Krakow (Cracow)
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$713.18
CZK15,666.48
|
$371.96
PLN1,393.41
|
|
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$11,763.21
CZK258,402.37
|
$12,161.41
PLN45,558.56
|
|
pay 7.1% less for entertainment and sports
Prague
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Krakow (Cracow)
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.40
CZK52.70
|
$3.71
PLN13.91
|
|
Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.08
CZK67.59
|
$3.57
PLN13.36
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$6.54
CZK143.64
|
$4.76
PLN17.84
|
|
Monthly membership at local gym |
$63.73
CZK1,400.02
|
$33.35
PLN124.94
|
|
Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.61
CZK233.18
|
$7.30
PLN27.35
|
|
pay 4.6% less for clothing
Prague
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Krakow (Cracow)
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$82.44
CZK1,810.96
|
$71.90
PLN269.34
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$36.17
CZK794.59
|
$38.47
PLN144.11
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$92.56
CZK2,033.29
|
$92.94
PLN348.15
|
|
Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.10
CZK2,440.57
|
$97.44
PLN365.01
|
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