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Poland

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Newark vs. Krakow (Cracow) Cost of Living Summary

Newark is 33.6% more expensive than Krakow (Cracow).

Restaurants: pay 5.9% more in Newark
Groceries: pay 48.5% more in Newark
Transportation: pay 17.4% less in Newark
Housing: pay 59.3% more in Newark
Childcare: pay 3.5 times more in Newark
Entertainment and Sports: pay 29.4% more in Newark
Clothing: pay 16.2% less in Newark

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

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Newark vs. Krakow (Cracow) Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 5.9% more for restaurants

	Krakow (Cracow)	Newark
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$12.02 PLN47.07	$16.00	+33.1%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$9.72 PLN38.06	$8.75	-9.9%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.53 PLN9.92	$2.46	-2.9%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.38 PLN9.33	$1.72	-27.6%
Average			+5.9%

Krakow (Cracow) vs. Newark - Cost of restaurants

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pay 48.5% more for groceries

	Krakow (Cracow)	Newark
Bread 1 loaf	$1.49 PLN5.86	$1.99	+33.1%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.63 PLN18.12	$4.80	+3.8%
Milk (1 gallon)	$4.10 PLN16.06	$3.23	-21.3%
Eggs 1 dozen	$3.89 PLN15.25	$3.91	+0.4%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.52 PLN13.80	$4.00	+13.5%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.60 PLN2.35	$2.12	+253.8%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.78 PLN3.06	$0.59	-24.6%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.80 PLN3.14	$2.02	+152.1%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.39 PLN5.45	$1.80	+29.3%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.41 PLN1.62	$1.17	+184.2%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.45 PLN1.78	$1.15	+153.0%
Average			+48.5%

Krakow (Cracow) vs. Newark - Cost of groceries

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pay 17.4% less for transportation

	Krakow (Cracow)	Newark
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$6.53 PLN25.58	$3.72	-43.0%
Monthly public transit pass	$33.49 PLN131.20	$60.00	+79.1%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$30,576.90 PLN120K	$17,500.00	-42.8%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$10.48 PLN41.06	$13.70	+30.7%
Average			-17.4%

Krakow (Cracow) vs. Newark - Cost of transportation

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pay 59.3% more for housing

	Krakow (Cracow)	Newark
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$17.57 PLN68.82	$51.67	+194.1%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$926.42 PLN3,628.80	$1,536.00	+65.8%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$727.94 PLN2,851.35	$1,420.25	+95.1%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$252.82 PLN990.31	$172.06	-31.9%
Average			+59.3%

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pay 3.5 times more for childcare

	Krakow (Cracow)	Newark
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$458.26 PLN1,795.01	$1,916.50	+318.2%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$9,687.47 PLN37,946.03	$27,666.67	+185.6%
Average			+245.6%

Krakow (Cracow) vs. Newark - Cost of childcare

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pay 29.4% more for entertainment and sports

	Krakow (Cracow)	Newark
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$4.60 PLN18.03	$4.00	-13.1%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.20 PLN16.46	$5.17	+22.9%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$6.39 PLN25.04	$14.17	+121.7%
Monthly membership at local gym	$45.50 PLN178.21	??
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$8.69 PLN34.05	$13.00	+49.5%
Average			+29.4%

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

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pay 16.2% less for clothing

	Krakow (Cracow)	Newark
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$97.55 PLN382.11	$46.16	-52.7%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$40.65 PLN159.24	$40.00	-1.6%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$89.86 PLN351.99	$87.25	-2.9%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$120.34 PLN471.38	$131.25	+9.1%
Average			-16.2%

Krakow (Cracow) vs. Newark - Cost of clothing

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