🇵🇱 Europe — Schengen
Krakow, Poland
Europe — Schengen ✓ Live Numbeo data
Cheaper than Warsaw; beautiful medieval city, vibrant student scene
Climate
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Internet speeds
Measured medians from 34,106 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 332 Mbps | 121 Mbps | 9 ms | 26,169 |
| Mobile | 249 Mbps | 32.7 Mbps | 20 ms | 7,937 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 3.66 PLN, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $903 | PLN 3,305 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $1,867 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $3,035 | PLN 11,106 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $1,960 | PLN 7,172 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $964 | PLN 3,526 |
| 1BR outside center | $792 | PLN 2,900 |
| 3BR city center | $1,506 | PLN 5,513 |
| 3BR outside center | $1,178 | PLN 4,313 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $556 | PLN 2,033 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $353 | PLN 1,290 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $12.84 | PLN 47.00 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $54.65 | PLN 200 |
| Fast food combo | $9.70 | PLN 35.50 |
| Beef (per lb) | $6.11 | PLN 22.36 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $1.76 | PLN 6.44 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $345 | PLN 1,261 |
| Phone plan / mo | $9 | PLN 34.36 |
| Internet / mo | $19 | PLN 70.12 |
| Gym membership / mo | $46 | PLN 168 |
| Cinema ticket | $8.20 | PLN 30.00 |
| Preschool / mo | $460 | PLN 1,685 |
| International school / yr | $12,054 | PLN 44,111 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $32,678 | PLN 119,590 |
Visa, taxes & legal in Poland
Country-level research that applies to living in Krakow — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 5/10 · cross-border collection 8/10 — legal detail → |
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo