Kraków ranks 5th of 6 priced cities in Poland on cost — $1,542 a month in essentials, 25% above Łódź, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,919 covers that 1.2×. 93.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipality level. PM2.5 averages 24.1 µg/m³ a year, 5× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 0°C, Aug 20°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $762 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $921 |
| Groceries | $128 |
| Dining out | $265 |
| Utilities | $352 |
| Local transport | $35 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,542 |
| Avg net salary | $1,919 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,165 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,495 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Kraków, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $12.39 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $52.73 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $10.02 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.38 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $4.75 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.22 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.53 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $2.54 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.13 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.55 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.77 |
| Eggs, 12 | $4.16 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $9.41 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $7.93 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.33 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.75 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.21 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.95 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.02 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.78 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.58 |
| Monthly transit pass | $34.54 |
| Taxi start | $2.37 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.05 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.60 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $332.86 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $18.73 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $9.21 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $45.24 |
| Cinema, one seat | $8.70 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Kraków has 93.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipality level). That is the 5th-highest of 6 Poland cities we track. Poland's national figure is 104.1, so Kraków runs 10 below the country as a whole.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.5°C | -3.8°C | 82% | 74% | 51 mm |
| Feb | 2.9°C | -1.1°C | 77% | 73% | 59 mm |
| Mar | 5.5°C | 1.8°C | 70% | 63% | 43 mm |
| Apr | 9.7°C | 6.7°C | 68% | 61% | 63 mm |
| May | 14.3°C | 12.7°C | 72% | 63% | 81 mm |
| Jun | 19.2°C | 19.3°C | 72% | 59% | 64 mm |
| Jul | 20.3°C | 20.6°C | 72% | 59% | 89 mm |
| Aug | 20.4°C | 21.1°C | 74% | 55% | 95 mm |
| Sep | 15.7°C | 14.8°C | 78% | 60% | 96 mm |
| Oct | 10.5°C | 8.3°C | 81% | 64% | 68 mm |
| Nov | 5.3°C | 2.2°C | 85% | 73% | 51 mm |
| Dec | 2.3°C | -1.6°C | 84% | 76% | 52 mm |
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