Cost of living in Krakow is 18% lower than in Lahti (without rent).
Rent in Krakow is 34% more expensive than in Lahti.
Cost of living including rent in Krakow is 6% higher than in Lahti.
Food in Krakow is 28% cheaper than in Lahti.
Transport in Krakow is 44% more expensive than in Lahti.
| Krakow | Lahti | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Krakow | Lahti | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.97 $ | 14.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 45.9 $ | 77.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.47 $ | 10 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.51 $ | 8.38 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.13 $ | 4.21 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.38 $ | 2.58 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.12 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.41 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.66 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 6.89 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.68 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.4 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.18 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 $ | 1 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.67 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.6 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.23 $ | 3.07 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.77 $ | 11.2 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.43 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 41.5 $ | 64.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.74 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.2 $ | 18 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 71.6 $ | 87.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.5 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.72 $ | 3.98 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.21 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.15 $ | 2.22 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
192 $ | 122 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
292 $ | 189 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
16.4 $ | 19.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 670 $ | 528 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,133 $ | 1,058 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 854 $ | 605 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,565 $ | 1,236 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,337 $ | 3,661 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,637 $ | 2,509 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,883 $ | 2,679 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.49 % | 3.91 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.5 $ | 42.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.84 $ | 16.6 $ |
| Haircut | 19.1 $ | 23.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 98.8 $ | 77.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 85.1 $ | 58.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 377 $ | 307 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,886 $ | 3,915 $ |