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Poland

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Mankato vs. Krakow (Cracow) Cost of Living Summary

Mankato is 19.1% more expensive than Krakow (Cracow).

Restaurants: pay 20.3% more in Mankato
Groceries: pay 95.9% more in Mankato
Transportation: pay 21.5% less in Mankato
Housing: pay 9.1% more in Mankato
Childcare: pay 90.9% more in Mankato
Entertainment and Sports: pay 20.7% more in Mankato
Clothing: pay 24.6% less in Mankato

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

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Mankato vs. Krakow (Cracow) Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 20.3% more for restaurants

	Krakow (Cracow)	Mankato
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$12.02 PLN47.43	$20.00	+66.4%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$9.72 PLN38.35	$10.00	+2.9%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.53 PLN10.00	$2.10	-17.1%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.38 PLN9.40	$1.66	-30.1%
Average			+20.3%

Krakow (Cracow) vs. Mankato - Cost of restaurants

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pay 95.9% more for groceries

	Krakow (Cracow)	Mankato
Bread 1 loaf	$1.49 PLN5.90	$2.95	+97.3%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.63 PLN18.26	$4.19	-9.5%
Milk (1 gallon)	$4.10 PLN16.19	$3.38	-17.7%
Eggs 1 dozen	$3.89 PLN15.37	$3.38	-13.1%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.52 PLN13.91	$7.39	+109.7%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.60 PLN2.37	$3.57	+495.0%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.78 PLN3.08	$1.03	+32.5%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.80 PLN3.17	$2.94	+266.5%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.39 PLN5.49	$1.70	+22.2%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.41 PLN1.63	$1.91	+362.1%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.45 PLN1.79	$1.70	+274.8%
Average			+95.9%

Krakow (Cracow) vs. Mankato - Cost of groceries

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pay 21.5% less for transportation

	Krakow (Cracow)	Mankato
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$6.53 PLN25.78	$3.27	-50.0%
Monthly public transit pass	$33.49 PLN132.21	??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$30,576.90 PLN121K	$35,908.50	+17.4%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$10.48 PLN41.38	$11.94	+13.9%
Average			-21.5%

Krakow (Cracow) vs. Mankato - Cost of transportation

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pay 9.1% more for housing

	Krakow (Cracow)	Mankato
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$17.57 PLN69.35	$79.00	+349.6%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$926.42 PLN3,656.83	$996.67	+7.6%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$727.94 PLN2,873.38	$863.33	+18.6%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$252.82 PLN997.96	$143.28	-43.3%
Average			+9.1%

Krakow (Cracow) vs. Mankato - Cost of housing

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pay 90.9% more for childcare

	Krakow (Cracow)	Mankato
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$458.26 PLN1,808.88	$1,369.17	+198.8%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$9,687.47 PLN38,239.19	$11,812.00	+21.9%
Average			+90.9%

Krakow (Cracow) vs. Mankato - Cost of childcare

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pay 20.7% more for entertainment and sports

	Krakow (Cracow)	Mankato
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$4.60 PLN18.17	$5.00	+8.6%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.20 PLN16.59	$5.00	+19.0%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$6.39 PLN25.23	$8.89	+39.1%
Monthly membership at local gym	$45.50 PLN179.58	$40.00	-12.1%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$8.69 PLN34.31	$15.00	+72.5%
Average			+20.7%

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

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pay 24.6% less for clothing

	Krakow (Cracow)	Mankato
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$97.55 PLN385.07	$66.25	-32.1%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$40.65 PLN160.47	$35.67	-12.3%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$89.86 PLN354.71	$78.33	-12.8%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$120.34 PLN475.02	$75.00	-37.7%
Average			-24.6%

Krakow (Cracow) vs. Mankato - Cost of clothing

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