Cost of Living

Kraków, Poland

Live cost-of-living data for Kraków — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
25/ 10075% cheaper than New York
-16% rent since Jul 2026
$1,650/mo
Median Income
75/100
Safety
12%
Income Tax
temperate continental
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
52/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$840/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$580/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,500/month
Food & Groceries
42/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.1/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.85/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.4/kg
Transportation
48/100
Monthly Transit Pass$23/month
One-Way Ticket$2/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.2/km
Utilities
48/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$110/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$25/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$18/month
Healthcare
70/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$55/visit
Dentist Visit$75/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
Education
58/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$400/month
International Primary School (yearly)$9,500/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$350/course
Entertainment
48/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$10/ticket
Theater Ticket$32/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
Clothing
52/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$55/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$35/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$75/pair
Personal Care
48/100
Haircut (Men)$16/cut
Haircut (Women)$32/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4/bottle
Dining Out
45/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$12/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$48/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$8.5/meal
Childcare
55/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$650/month
Babysitter (per hour)$12/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$16/pack
Fitness & Sports
48/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$35/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$16/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$6.5/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

150 Mbps
Internet Speed
$175
Coworking/Month
excellent
Café WiFi
high
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
72/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Kazimierz, Podgórze, Stare Miasto

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kraków cheap to live in?

Kraków has a cost of living index of 25/100, where New York = 100. It is 75% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $900–$1,260 per month.

How much does rent cost in Kraków?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Kraków costs approximately $840/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $580/month.

Is Kraków good for digital nomads?

Kraków has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 150 Mbps, café wifi reliability is excellent, and coworking spaces run about $175/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Kraków?

The median net monthly salary in Kraków is approximately $1,650 USD. The income tax rate is around 12%.

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

Kraków (cost index 25) is 75% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,875/month by moving from New York to Kraków.

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