🇵🇱 Poland · #322 of 558 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Krakow

2.5% above the Poland average

Ranked #322 of 558 cities · More expensive than 42.3% of cities worldwide

Compared to Poland average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Krakow

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom PLN 2,382/mo ≈ $621 PLN 1,787/mo ≈ $466 25%
3-Bedroom PLN 4,150/mo ≈ $1,082 PLN 3,113/mo ≈ $812 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
+2.5% Average
Rent
+1.8% Average
Groceries
+1.4% Average
Restaurants
+3.1% Average
Purchasing Power
-2.2% Average

Living in Krakow: What to Expect

Krakow is average by global standards (ranked #322 of 558 cities). It is 2.5% more expensive than the Poland average, based on 9 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Groceries offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

Workers in Poland earning PLN 218,494 gross take home PLN 11,650/month after tax (36% effective rate). See full Poland tax calculator →

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