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Budapest vs Kraków

Budapest runs about 8% cheaper than Kraków for this household, a difference of 127 USD a month.

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Budapest
$1,533/month · Hungary
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Kraków - Main Market Square
Kraków
$1,660/month · Poland
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Budapest monthly
$1,533
Index 24 (NYC = 100)
Kraków monthly
$1,660
Index 26 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+8%
Kraków relative to Budapest
Rent gap
$150
Kraków costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

BudapestKraków
  • Housing
    Housing: Budapest $650, Kraków $800. Cheaper in Budapest.
  • Food
    Food: Budapest $459, Kraków $448. Cheaper in Kraków.
  • Transport
    Transport: Budapest $66, Kraków $71. Cheaper in Budapest.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Budapest $177, Kraków $155. Cheaper in Kraków.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Budapest $17, Kraków $16. Cheaper in Kraków.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Budapest $99, Kraków $106. Cheaper in Budapest.
  • Other
    Other: Budapest $65, 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

MetricBudapestKraków
Cost
Total monthly cost1,533 USD✓1,660 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)24✓26
Housing650 USD✓800 USD
Utilities177 USD155 USD✓
Food459 USD448 USD✓
Transport66 USD✓71 USD
Healthcare17 USD16 USD✓
Lifestyle99 USD✓106 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,542 USD✓4,360 USD
Effective tax + social rate33.5%✓47.7%
Left over each month4,009 USD✓2,700 USD
Average local net salary1,150 USD1,450 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre650 USD✓800 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,200 USD✓1,450 USD
Buy price per m², centre2,600 USD✓2,900 USD
Quality of life
Safety76/10082/100✓
Healthcare68/10074/100✓
Air quality54/100✓44/100
Public transport90/100✓80/100
Walkability86/10088/100✓
English proficiency52/10064/100✓
Nightlife92/100✓86/100
Family friendliness74/10082/100✓
Median broadband180 Mbps✓175 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature12°C9°C✓
Summer high28°C26°C✓
Winter low-2°C✓-5°C
Sunshine hours per year1,990 h✓1,600 h
Annual rainfall600 mm✓680 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach accessNone nearbyNone nearby
CurrencyHUFPLN
Time zoneEurope/BudapestEurope/Warsaw

Budapest runs about 8% cheaper than Kraków for this household, a difference of 127 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Budapest or Kraków cheaper?

Budapest runs about 8% cheaper than Kraków for this household, a difference of 127 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Kraków compared with Budapest?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,542 a month in Budapest and $4,360 in Kraków, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Budapest or Kraków?

Budapest scores 76/100 on safety and 68/100 on healthcare; Kraków scores 82 and 74. Budapest averages 12°C against 9°C in Kraków.