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London vs Kraków

Kraków runs about 59% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,390 USD a month.

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 - Main Market Square
Kraków
$1,660/month · Poland
Andrzej Otrębski · CC BY-SA 4.0
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Kraków monthly
$1,660
Index 26 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-59%
Kraków relative to London
Rent gap
$1,800
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

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

MetricLondonKraków
Cost
Total monthly cost4,050 USD1,660 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)6326✓
Housing2,600 USD800 USD✓
Utilities267 USD155 USD✓
Food617 USD448 USD✓
Transport282 USD71 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD✓16 USD
Lifestyle169 USD106 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD✓4,360 USD
Effective tax + social rate28.6%✓47.7%
Left over each month1,902 USD2,700 USD✓
Average local net salary3,600 USD✓1,450 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD800 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD1,450 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre15,000 USD2,900 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety66/10082/100✓
Healthcare84/100✓74/100
Air quality60/100✓44/100
Public transport92/100✓80/100
Walkability90/100✓88/100
English proficiency100/100✓64/100
Nightlife94/100✓86/100
Family friendliness72/10082/100✓
Median broadband90 Mbps175 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature12°C9°C✓
Summer high23°C✓26°C
Winter low3°C✓-5°C
Sunshine hours per year1,480 h1,600 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm✓680 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access90 min✓None nearby
CurrencyGBPPLN
Time zoneEurope/LondonEurope/Warsaw

Kraków runs about 59% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,390 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is London or Kraków cheaper?

Kraków runs about 59% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,390 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Kraków compared with London?

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

Which has better quality of life, London or Kraków?

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