Cost of Living in Kraków, Poland

Kraków has a cost of living index of 52/100 (New York = 100). It is 48% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

52/100
Cost Index
$1,850/mo
Median Income
75/100
Safety Index
temperate continental
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 65/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,001/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$809/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,726/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 48/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.16/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.45/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.36/kg
Dining OutScore: 48/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$10.93/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$51.2/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$9.1/meal
TransportationScore: 42/100
Monthly Transit Pass$37.54/month
One-Way Ticket$1.3/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.1/km
UtilitiesScore: 40/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$120/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$35/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$25/month
HealthcareScore: 58/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$70/visit
Dentist Visit$85/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
EntertainmentScore: 48/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$10/ticket
Theater Ticket$35/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
FitnessScore: 45/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$40/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$18/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$7/entry
Personal CareScore: 42/100
Haircut (Men)$18/cut
Haircut (Women)$35/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 50/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$65/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$38/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$85/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

95 Mbps
Internet Speed
$180
Coworking/Month
excellent
Café WiFi
high
English Level
large
Nomad Community
82/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Kazimierz, Old Town, Podgórze

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kraków cheap to live in?

Kraków has a cost of living index of 52/100, where New York = 100. It is 48% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,040–$1,456 per month.

How much does rent cost in Kraków?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Kraków costs approximately $1,001/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $809/month.

Is Kraków good for digital nomads?

Kraków has a large digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 95 Mbps, café wifi reliability is excellent, and coworking spaces run about $180/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Kraków?

The median net monthly salary in Kraków is approximately $1,850 USD. The income tax rate is around 24%.

How does Kraków compare to New York for cost of living?

Kraków (cost index 52) is 48% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,200/month by moving from New York to Kraków.

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