Cost of Living in Krakow
A monthly resident ticket on all Krakow public transport lines in zone I costs PLN 99, or PLN 49.50 at the reduced fare, for holders of the Karta Krakowska. From 1 September 2027 it falls to PLN 90. No official average rent is published for Krakow.
This page covers what living in Krakow costs, using official figures only: public transport fares announced by the City of Krakow and new housing figures from the Statistical Office in Krakow. Where no official Krakow figure exists, we leave the item out.
Public transport fares in Krakow, November 2026
New housing in Krakow, 2026
Rent
We found no official average rent for Krakow that we could show, so we leave it out rather than estimate.
What the Statistical Office in Krakow does publish is new supply. The city completed 6,882 homes from January to September 2026, 44.0% more than a year earlier, and about 95% of them (6,524) were built for sale or rent. Builders started 6,962 homes, 4.8% more, and permits covered 8,586. The average completed home measured 62.2 mยฒ, and 56.5 mยฒ for homes built for sale or rent.
Getting around
Krakow public transport (KMK) is organized by the city's Public Transport Authority, ZTP. Residents who hold the Karta Krakowska pay PLN 99 for a monthly ticket on all day and night lines in zone I, or PLN 49.50 at the reduced fare. On 4 November 2026 the Mayor cut the price to PLN 90 from 1 September 2027, PLN 9 less. From the same date a half-year resident ticket costs PLN 470, about PLN 78.33 a month. Employers that buy monthly tickets for their staff pay PLN 89 per ticket, PLN 80 from September 2027. Prices for people without the Karta Krakowska are in the city's price list document, which we did not use here.
Other living costs
GUS does not publish a consumer price index for Krakow alone, so we do not show a city inflation rate. We also leave out the municipal waste fee, which we found only in legal documents. For pay levels, see average salary in Krakow.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Krakow?
No official average rent for Krakow is published in a form we could show. We do not estimate a figure.
How much is a monthly transport ticket in Krakow?
For residents with the Karta Krakowska, a monthly ticket on all lines in zone I costs PLN 99, or PLN 49.50 reduced. It falls to PLN 90 from 1 September 2027.
What is the Karta Krakowska?
It is a City of Krakow program for residents who meet the conditions set by the City Council. Holders can buy period tickets at the lower resident prices.
Can employers buy transport tickets for staff in Krakow?
Yes. The monthly ticket for companies costs PLN 89, and PLN 80 from September 2027. The city's ticket rules describe a special named ticket for employers that buy at least 30 tickets at once under an agreement with the city.
How many new homes are being built in Krakow?
Krakow completed 6,882 homes from January to September 2026, 44.0% more than a year earlier, and started 6,962.
Sources
- Miasto Krakรณw, Cheaper resident period tickets from 1 September 2027. Checked 5 Nov 2026.
- Karta Krakowska, Ticket tariff. Checked 5 Nov 2026.
- Miasto Krakรณw, Ticket types. Checked 5 Nov 2026.
- Urzฤ d Statystyczny w Krakowie, Statystyka Krakowa, September 2026. Checked 5 Nov 2026.
