Cost of living comparison

Poland

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Czech Republic

Liberec vs. Krakow (Cracow) Cost of Living Summary

Liberec is 9.4% cheaper than Krakow (Cracow).

Restaurants: pay 28.6% less in Liberec
Groceries: pay 5.5% more in Liberec
Transportation: pay 7.1% more in Liberec
Housing: pay 10.5% less in Liberec
Childcare: pay 33.5% less in Liberec
Entertainment and Sports: pay 8.6% more in Liberec
Clothing: pay 14.2% less in Liberec

The cost of entertainment and sports, transportation, and groceries in Liberec are more expensive than in Krakow (Cracow). Expenses including childcare, restaurants, clothing, and housing are lower in Liberec.

Liberec vs. Krakow (Cracow) Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Liberec instead of Krakow (Cracow), you would:

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pay 28.6% less for restaurants

	Krakow (Cracow)	Liberec
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$10.94 PLN41.17	$8.64 CZK184.10	-21.0%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$9.57 PLN36.03	$8.16 CZK173.87	-14.7%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.27 PLN8.53	$1.49 CZK31.71	-34.3%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.33 PLN8.79	$1.30 CZK27.76	-44.2%
Average			-28.6%

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pay 5.5% more for groceries

	Krakow (Cracow)	Liberec
Bread 1 loaf	$1.42 PLN5.36	$1.34 CZK28.60	-5.8%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.60 PLN17.33	$5.22 CZK111.20	+13.4%
Milk (1 gallon)	$4.26 PLN16.04	$4.03 CZK85.87	-5.4%
Eggs 1 dozen	$3.71 PLN13.95	$2.91 CZK61.95	-21.6%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.04 PLN11.44	$4.14 CZK88.25	+36.3%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.60 PLN2.27	$0.65 CZK13.91	+8.2%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.80 PLN3.00	$0.68 CZK14.49	-14.8%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.86 PLN3.25	$0.98 CZK20.86	+13.4%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.44 PLN5.41	$1.60 CZK34.02	+11.1%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.48 PLN1.79	$0.59 CZK12.53	+23.6%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.50 PLN1.87	$0.51 CZK10.82	+2.4%
Average			+5.5%

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pay 7.1% more for transportation

	Krakow (Cracow)	Liberec
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$6.34 PLN23.87	$6.63 CZK141.23	+4.5%
Monthly public transit pass	$40.74 PLN153.37	$26.40 CZK562.51	-35.2%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$33,135.02 PLN125K	$46,505.98 CZK991K	+40.4%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$11.21 PLN42.20	$13.29 CZK283.30	+18.6%
Average			+7.1%

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pay 10.5% less for housing

	Krakow (Cracow)	Liberec
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$17.29 PLN65.10	$20.64 CZK439.78	+19.4%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$929.61 PLN3,499.78	$587.95 CZK12,528.72	-36.8%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$778.70 PLN2,931.66	$527.96 CZK11,250.28	-32.2%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$215.35 PLN810.75	$232.02 CZK4,944.02	+7.7%
Average			-10.5%

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pay 33.5% less for childcare

	Krakow (Cracow)	Liberec
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$460.43 PLN1,733.42	$407.97 CZK8,693.40	-11.4%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$12,946.14 PLN48,739.63	$5,759.55 CZK123K	-55.5%
Average			-33.5%

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pay 8.6% more for entertainment and sports

	Krakow (Cracow)	Liberec
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$4.37 PLN16.47	$2.40 CZK51.14	-45.1%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.06 PLN15.29	$2.82 CZK60.12	-30.6%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$5.47 PLN20.59	$6.72 CZK143.19	+22.9%
Monthly membership at local gym	$39.63 PLN149.21	$73.15 CZK1,558.74	+84.6%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$8.20 PLN30.88	$9.12 CZK194.32	+11.2%
Average			+8.6%

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pay 14.2% less for clothing

	Krakow (Cracow)	Liberec
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$76.89 PLN289.46	$83.19 CZK1,772.77	+8.2%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$46.35 PLN174.50	$25.60 CZK545.47	-44.8%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$96.98 PLN365.12	$76.79 CZK1,636.40	-20.8%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$113.09 PLN425.78	$113.59 CZK2,420.51	+0.4%
Average			-14.2%

Krakow (Cracow) vs. Liberec - Cost of clothing

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