Is Wroclaw more expensive than Krakow?

Wroclaw is 1.4% cheaper than Krakow overall. Rent is 5.6% lower, groceries 2.7% cheaper, and restaurants 4.6% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Krakow or Wroclaw?

Krakow has a purchasing power index of 102.4 while Wroclaw has 98.2 (NYC = 100). Krakow offers better purchasing power.

Krakow vs Wroclaw: Wroclaw is 1.4% cheaper, rent 6% lower (2026)

Category	🇵🇱 Krakow	🇵🇱 Wroclaw	Difference
Cost of Living	37.0	36.5	-1.4%
Rent	19.8	18.7	-5.6%
Groceries	43.8	42.6	-2.7%
Restaurants	54.0	51.5	-4.6%
Purchasing Power	102.4	98.2	-4.1%

Data from 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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