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Poland

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Sweden

Ludvika vs. Krakow (Cracow) Cost of Living Summary

Ludvika is 9.0% cheaper than Krakow (Cracow).

Restaurants: pay 6.7% more in Ludvika
Groceries: pay 68.8% more in Ludvika
Transportation: pay 17.6% more in Ludvika
Housing: pay 46.7% less in Ludvika
Childcare: pay 52.7% less in Ludvika
Entertainment and Sports: pay 16.0% more in Ludvika
Clothing: pay 25.1% more in Ludvika

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

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Ludvika vs. Krakow (Cracow) Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 6.7% more for restaurants

	Krakow (Cracow)	Ludvika
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$12.02 PLN46.68	$13.75 SEK136.26	+14.4%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$9.72 PLN37.74	$10.00 SEK99.10	+2.9%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.53 PLN9.84	$2.62 SEK25.93	+3.3%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.38 PLN9.25	$2.18 SEK21.64	-8.3%
Average			+6.7%

Krakow (Cracow) vs. Ludvika - Cost of restaurants

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pay 68.8% more for groceries

	Krakow (Cracow)	Ludvika
Bread 1 loaf	$1.49 PLN5.81	$2.62 SEK25.93	+75.0%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.63 PLN17.97	$6.71 SEK66.56	+45.1%
Milk (1 gallon)	$4.10 PLN15.93	$6.55 SEK64.96	+59.8%
Eggs 1 dozen	$3.89 PLN15.12	$5.00 SEK49.55	+28.4%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.52 PLN13.68	$5.96 SEK59.03	+69.1%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.60 PLN2.33	$1.44 SEK14.27	+140.3%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.78 PLN3.03	$1.51 SEK15.01	+94.1%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.80 PLN3.12	$1.65 SEK16.33	+105.4%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.39 PLN5.41	$1.87 SEK18.58	+34.7%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.41 PLN1.60	$0.66 SEK6.52	+59.4%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.45 PLN1.76	$0.79 SEK7.86	+74.8%
Average			+68.8%

Krakow (Cracow) vs. Ludvika - Cost of groceries

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pay 17.6% more for transportation

	Krakow (Cracow)	Ludvika
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$6.53 PLN25.37	$6.48 SEK64.22	-0.8%
Monthly public transit pass	$33.49 PLN130.12	??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$30,576.90 PLN119K	$32,980.57 SEK327K	+7.9%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$10.48 PLN40.72	$28.99 SEK287.39	+176.6%
Average			+17.6%

Krakow (Cracow) vs. Ludvika - Cost of transportation

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pay 46.7% less for housing

	Krakow (Cracow)	Ludvika
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$17.57 PLN68.25	$46.99 SEK465.76	+167.4%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$926.42 PLN3,598.87	$449.87 SEK4,459.44	-51.4%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$727.94 PLN2,827.84	$429.88 SEK4,261.24	-40.9%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$252.82 PLN982.14	$76.45 SEK757.81	-69.8%
Average			-46.7%

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pay 52.7% less for childcare

	Krakow (Cracow)	Ludvika
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$458.26 PLN1,780.21	$216.60 SEK2,147.14	-52.7%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$9,687.47 PLN37,633.06	??
Average			-52.7%

Krakow (Cracow) vs. Ludvika - Cost of childcare

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pay 16.0% more for entertainment and sports

	Krakow (Cracow)	Ludvika
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$4.60 PLN17.88	$7.00 SEK69.37	+52.1%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.20 PLN16.33	$4.33 SEK42.94	+3.1%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$6.39 PLN24.83	$7.10 SEK70.36	+11.0%
Monthly membership at local gym	$45.50 PLN176.74	$29.99 SEK297.30	-34.1%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$8.69 PLN33.77	$16.00 SEK158.56	+84.0%
Average			+16.0%

Krakow (Cracow) vs. Ludvika - Cost of entertainment and sports

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pay 25.1% more for clothing

	Krakow (Cracow)	Ludvika
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$97.55 PLN378.96	$98.31 SEK974.47	+0.8%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$40.65 PLN157.93	$53.28 SEK528.20	+31.1%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$89.86 PLN349.09	$93.97 SEK931.53	+4.6%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$120.34 PLN467.49	$213.27 SEK2,114.10	+77.2%
Average			+25.1%

Krakow (Cracow) vs. Ludvika - Cost of clothing

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