Is Wroclaw more expensive than Katowice?

Wroclaw is 25.6% more expensive than Katowice overall. Rent is 32.6% higher, groceries 11.8% more expensive, and restaurants 15.2% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Katowice or Wroclaw?

Katowice has a purchasing power index of 116.7 while Wroclaw has 98.2 (NYC = 100). Katowice offers better purchasing power.

Katowice vs Wroclaw: Wroclaw is 25.6% more expensive, rent 33% higher (2026)

Category	🇵🇱 Katowice	🇵🇱 Wroclaw	Difference
Cost of Living	28.9	36.3	+25.6%
Rent	14.1	18.7	+32.6%
Groceries	38.1	42.6	+11.8%
Restaurants	44.7	51.5	+15.2%
Purchasing Power	116.7	98.2	-15.9%

Data from March – October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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