Should I move to Krakow?

Krakow, Poland has a cost of living 48.0% cheaper than New York City (index: 52.0). It is ranked #322 out of 558 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 100.8 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Poland earning PLN 217,044 gross take home approximately PLN 11,588/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Krakow?

The cost of living in Krakow is 48.0% cheaper than New York City (index: 52.0). Groceries are 52.7% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 47.2% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately PLN 2,317 per month. Local purchasing power index is 100.8 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Poland?

In Poland, a gross salary of PLN 217,044 per year results in approximately PLN 11,588 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 35.9%). Use our Poland tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇵🇱 Poland · #322 of 558 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Krakow?

48.0% billigare än NYC — och köpkraften är strong.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-48.0%

vs NYC

PLN 2,317

Uppskattad hyra i

PLN 11,588

Nettolön

Strong

Köpkraft

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön — flytta till Krakow?

Exempel: PLN 217,044 brutto/år i Poland → PLN 11,588/mån netto efter skatt (35.9% effektiv skattesats). Fullständig Poland skattekalkylator → →

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Krakow

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

52.0 Affordable

Hyra

20.8 Very affordable

Livsmedel

47.3 Affordable

Restauranger

52.8 Affordable

Köpkraft

100.8 Strong

Uppskattad hyra i Krakow

1 rum — Stadskärna PLN 2,317/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum PLN 1,738/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna PLN 4,037/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Skatteverkliget

Nettolön i Poland

PLN 217,044 → PLN 11,588/Nettolön (35.9% effektiv skattesats, ensamstående)

Fullständig Poland skattekalkylator →

Liknande alternativ

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇵🇱 Gdynia

Poland

CoL index 51.9

Jämför Gdynia vs Krakow → →

🇵🇱 Gdansk

Poland

CoL index 51.2

Jämför Gdansk vs Krakow → →

🇵🇱 Wroclaw

Poland

CoL index 50.5

Jämför Wroclaw vs Krakow → →

Redo att se siffrorna?

Ange din lön och nuvarande stad. Få exakt nettolön i Krakow — på sekunder.

Jämför löner → → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata Fullständig Poland skattekalkylator →

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