Poland
Poland's cultural jewel with a magnificent medieval square, the somber history of Auschwitz nearby, and a youthful energy fueled by students, artists, and cheap pierogi.
#110 of 250
World avg: 38
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 1 431
Based on NYC = 100 index
Krakow is the 110. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 1 431 for one adult.
Most of that goes on restaurants, which runs 23% above the median city and adds $ 54 a month: meal at inexpensive restaurant $ 12, mcmeal at mcdonalds $ 10.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is basic grocery basket, 69% below the median: chicken breast (1kg) $ 8, milk (1 liter) $ 0.81. You also get off lightly on housing.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
26 prices on this page come from live scrapers (13 sources, observed September 16, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Krakow, Poland. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/krakow. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (City Center) | 866.16 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Otodom.pl |
| 1BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 662.36 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Otodom.pl |
| 3BR Apartment (City Center) | 1,273.76 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Otodom.pl |
| 3BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 898.00 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Otodom.pl |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 7.64 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Frisco.pl |
| Milk (1 liter) | 0.81 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Frisco.pl |
| Bread (500g) | 1.09 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Frisco.pl |
| Rice (1kg) | 1.60 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Frisco.pl |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 0.51 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Frisco.pl |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 2.46 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Frisco.pl |
| Apples (1kg) | 1.24 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Frisco.pl |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.66 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Frisco.pl |
| Domestic Beer (0.5L) | 5.35 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Pub & Bar Drinks Menus |
| Monthly Transit Pass | 25.22 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares |
| One-way Ticket | 1.53 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares |
| Taxi Start | 2.29 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Taxi Tariffs |
| Taxi 1km | 1.02 / km | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Taxi Tariffs |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.70 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | EU Weekly Oil Bulletin |
| Basic Utilities (85m2 Apt) | 97.86 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Eurostat Energy Prices |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 29.14 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Gym Chains, European Entertainment Chains |
| Cinema Ticket | 7.39 / ticket | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Cinema Ticket Prices |
| Doctor Visit (15 min) | 50.95 / visit | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Private Clinics & Telehealth |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 35.66 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | H&M |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 42.67 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | H&M |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 105.46 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 56.04 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
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