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Kraków vs London

Kraków runs about 144% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,390 USD a month.

Kraków - Main Market Square
Kraków
$1,660/month · Poland
Andrzej Otrębski · CC BY-SA 4.0
Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
Kraków monthly
$1,660
Index 26 (NYC = 100)
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+144%
London relative to Kraków
Rent gap
$1,800
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

KrakówLondon
  • Housing
    Housing: Kraków $800, London $2,600. Cheaper in Kraków.
  • Food
    Food: Kraków $448, London $617. Cheaper in Kraków.
  • Transport
    Transport: Kraków $71, London $282. Cheaper in Kraków.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Kraków $155, London $267. Cheaper in Kraków.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Kraków $16, London $8.03. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Kraków $106, London $169. Cheaper in Kraków.
  • Other
    Other: Kraków $64, London $107. 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

MetricKrakówLondon
Cost
Total monthly cost1,660 USD✓4,050 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)26✓63
Housing800 USD✓2,600 USD
Utilities155 USD✓267 USD
Food448 USD✓617 USD
Transport71 USD✓282 USD
Healthcare16 USD8 USD✓
Lifestyle106 USD✓169 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,360 USD5,953 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate47.7%28.6%✓
Left over each month2,700 USD✓1,902 USD
Average local net salary1,450 USD3,600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre800 USD✓2,600 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,450 USD✓5,200 USD
Buy price per m², centre2,900 USD✓15,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety82/100✓66/100
Healthcare74/10084/100✓
Air quality44/10060/100✓
Public transport80/10092/100✓
Walkability88/10090/100✓
English proficiency64/100100/100✓
Nightlife86/10094/100✓
Family friendliness82/100✓72/100
Median broadband175 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature9°C✓12°C
Summer high26°C23°C✓
Winter low-5°C3°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,600 h✓1,480 h
Annual rainfall680 mm600 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach accessNone nearby90 min✓
CurrencyPLNGBP
Time zoneEurope/WarsawEurope/London

Kraków runs about 144% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,390 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Kraków or London cheaper?

Kraków runs about 144% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,390 USD a month.

What salary do you need in London compared with Kraków?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,360 a month in Kraków and $5,953 in London, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Kraków or London?

Kraków scores 82/100 on safety and 74/100 on healthcare; London scores 66 and 84. Kraków averages 9°C against 12°C in London.