How expensive is Krakow compared to the rest of Poland?

Krakow ranks #308 out of 577 cities globally. It is 9.5% more expensive than the Poland average, based on 10 cities. The rent index is 19.8 and local purchasing power is 102.4.

What is the average rent in Krakow?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Krakow city centre costs approximately PLN 3,580 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to PLN 2,813 (saving 21%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around PLN 5,639.

Is Krakow affordable to live in?

Krakow is mid-priced by global standards. Groceries are average, restaurants are expensive, and local purchasing power is average. Workers in Poland earning PLN 217,734 gross take home approximately PLN 11,618 per month after tax.

🇵🇱 Poland · 2026

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Krakow

9.5% boven het Poland-gemiddelde

Gerangschikt op #308 van 577 steden · Duurder dan 46.6% van de steden wereldwijd

+9.5%

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

+11.9%

Huur

+5.8%

Boodschappen

-3.8%

Koopkracht

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Huurprijzen in Krakow

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	PLN 3,580/mo ≈ $930	PLN 2,813/mo ≈ $731	21%
3-Kamer	PLN 5,639/mo ≈ $1,466	PLN 4,370/mo ≈ $1,136	23%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Prices of Goods & Services in Krakow

Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	PLN 6.00	1 source
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	PLN 7.00	1 source
Bread (500g)	PLN 5.09	1 source
Local cheese (1kg)	PLN 52.00	1 source
Chicken (1kg)	PLN 30.00	1 source
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	PLN 22.00	1 source
Eggs (12)	PLN 17.00	1 source
Milk (1L)	PLN 4.24	1 source
Potatoes (1kg)	PLN 5.06	1 source
Tomatoes (1kg)	PLN 13.00	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	PLN 51.00	1 source

Apples (1kg)

PLN 6.00

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

PLN 7.00

Bread (500g)

PLN 5.09

Local cheese (1kg)

PLN 52.00

Chicken (1kg)

PLN 30.00

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

PLN 22.00

Eggs (12)

PLN 17.00

Milk (1L)

PLN 4.24

Potatoes (1kg)

PLN 5.06

Tomatoes (1kg)

PLN 13.00

Wine (mid-range)

PLN 51.00

Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	PLN 21.00	1 source
Cappuccino	PLN 19.00	1 source
McMeal	PLN 39.00	1 source
Cheap meal	PLN 55.00	1 source
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	PLN 241.00	1 source

Draft beer (0.5L)

PLN 21.00

Cappuccino

PLN 19.00

McMeal

PLN 39.00

Cheap meal

PLN 55.00

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

PLN 241.00

Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	PLN 442.00	1 source
Jeans (Levi's 501)	PLN 229.00	1 source
Sport shoes (Nike)	PLN 365.00	1 source
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	PLN 129.00	1 source

Business shoes (leather)

PLN 442.00

Jeans (Levi's 501)

PLN 229.00

Sport shoes (Nike)

PLN 365.00

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

PLN 129.00

Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	PLN 34.50	1 source
Gym membership	PLN 131.00	1 source

Cinema ticket

PLN 34.50

Gym membership

PLN 131.00

Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	PLN 6.00	1 source
Monthly pass	PLN 185.00	1 source

Gasoline (1L)

PLN 6.00

Monthly pass

PLN 185.00

Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	PLN 1,184.00	1 source

Basic utilities (85m²)

PLN 1,184.00

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. October 2026.

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Krakow has a cost of living index of 37.0 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. Expatistan is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.

37.0

Index

Sources

1.3

Gap between sources

Source Values (NYC = 100)

Numbeo

36.3

Expatistan

45.0

left out

LivingCost

37.6

ShouldIMove price index

No data

ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.

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Kostenindexen

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

+9.5% Expensive

Huur

+11.9% Expensive

Boodschappen

+5.8% Average

Restaurants

+8.9% Expensive

Koopkracht

-3.8% Average

Wonen in Krakow: Wat te Verwachten

Krakow is mid-priced naar wereldwijde maatstaven (positie #308 van 577 steden). 9.5% duurder dan het Poland-gemiddelde, gebaseerd op 10 steden.

Boodschappen zijn average, terwijl uit eten expensive is. Groceries biedt de beste waarde, terwijl Rent het duurst is.

Werknemers in Poland met PLN 217,734 bruto ontvangen PLN 11,618/maand netto na belasting (effectief tarief: 36%%). Bekijk de volledige Poland belastingcalculator →

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Krakow

Huurprijzen in Krakow

Prices of Goods & Services in Krakow

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Multi-Source Comparison

Source Values (NYC = 100)

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