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Belgrade vs Kraków

Belgrade runs about 17% cheaper than Kraków for this household, a difference of 244 USD a month.

Galerija Belgrade shopping center in Belgrade Waterfront, photo by Predrag Vučković, 2020
Belgrade
$1,417/month · Serbia
Sava52Bogdanovic · CC BY-SA 4.0
Kraków - Main Market Square
Kraków
$1,660/month · Poland
Andrzej Otrębski · CC BY-SA 4.0
Belgrade monthly
$1,417
Index 22 (NYC = 100)
Kraków monthly
$1,660
Index 26 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+17%
Kraków relative to Belgrade
Rent gap
$250
Kraków costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

BelgradeKraków
  • Housing
    Housing: Belgrade $550, Kraków $800. Cheaper in Belgrade.
  • Food
    Food: Belgrade $451, Kraków $448. Cheaper in Kraków.
  • Transport
    Transport: Belgrade $82, Kraków $71. Cheaper in Kraków.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Belgrade $144, Kraków $155. Cheaper in Belgrade.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Belgrade $16, Kraków $16. Cheaper in Belgrade.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Belgrade $109, Kraków $106. Cheaper in Kraków.
  • Other
    Other: Belgrade $64, Kraków $64. Cheaper in Kraków.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricBelgradeKraków
Cost
Total monthly cost1,417 USD✓1,660 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)22✓26
Housing550 USD✓800 USD
Utilities144 USD✓155 USD
Food451 USD448 USD✓
Transport82 USD71 USD✓
Healthcare16 USD✓16 USD
Lifestyle109 USD106 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,869 USD✓4,360 USD
Effective tax + social rate29.6%✓47.7%
Left over each month4,453 USD✓2,700 USD
Average local net salary800 USD1,450 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre550 USD✓800 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,000 USD✓1,450 USD
Buy price per m², centre2,600 USD✓2,900 USD
Quality of life
Safety72/10082/100✓
Healthcare62/10074/100✓
Air quality40/10044/100✓
Public transport68/10080/100✓
Walkability74/10088/100✓
English proficiency58/10064/100✓
Nightlife90/100✓86/100
Family friendliness68/10082/100✓
Median broadband120 Mbps175 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature13°C9°C✓
Summer high29°C26°C✓
Winter low-2°C✓-5°C
Sunshine hours per year2,100 h✓1,600 h
Annual rainfall690 mm680 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach accessNone nearbyNone nearby
CurrencyRSDPLN
Time zoneEurope/BelgradeEurope/Warsaw

Belgrade runs about 17% cheaper than Kraków for this household, a difference of 244 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Belgrade or Kraków cheaper?

Belgrade runs about 17% cheaper than Kraków for this household, a difference of 244 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Kraków compared with Belgrade?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,869 a month in Belgrade and $4,360 in Kraków, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Belgrade or Kraków?

Belgrade scores 72/100 on safety and 62/100 on healthcare; Kraków scores 82 and 74. Belgrade averages 13°C against 9°C in Kraków.