- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Norway
- Kraków
- Oslo
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Kraków (Poland) and Oslo (Norway)
| Food | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kraków (Poland) is 75% cheaper than in Oslo (Norway) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 23 zł (kr 41) | kr 210 | 80% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 15.71 zł (kr 28) | kr 90 | 68% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 7.72 zł (kr 13.93) | kr 67 | 79% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.88 zł (kr 5.19) | kr 15.51 | 67% |
| 12 eggs, large | 7.63 zł (kr 13.76) | kr 35 | 61% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.76 zł (kr 8.58) | kr 29 | 70% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10.35 zł (kr 18.67) | kr 64 | 71% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.20 zł (kr 5.78) | kr 19.25 | 70% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 2.61 zł (kr 4.71) | kr 27 | 83% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 3.00 zł (kr 5.42) | kr 26 | 79% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (kr 49) | kr 156 | 69% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.32 zł (kr 9.60) | kr 27 | 65% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.68 zł (kr 4.84) | kr 25 | 81% |
| Housing | 65% | ||
| Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 65% cheaper than in Oslo (Norway) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 3,100 zł (kr 5,591) | kr 16,719 | 67% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 510 zł (kr 919) | kr 1,063 | 14% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 52 zł (kr 94) | kr 325 | 71% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,400 zł (kr 4,329) | kr 5,125 | 16% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 395 zł (kr 713) | kr 1,479 | 52% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 zł (kr 43) | kr 70 | 38% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15.59 zł (kr 28) | kr 199 | 86% |
| Clothes | 33% | ||
| Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 33% cheaper than in Oslo (Norway) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 285 zł (kr 514) | kr 890 | 42% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 156 zł (kr 281) | kr 315 | 11% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 260 zł (kr 468) | kr 809 | 42% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 250 zł (kr 452) | kr 1,093 | 59% |
| Transportation | 60% | ||
| Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 60% cheaper than in Oslo (Norway) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,305 zł (kr 139,434) | kr 255,700 | 45% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.78 zł (kr 10.42) | kr 14.55 | 28% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 91 zł (kr 164) | kr 633 | 74% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 27 zł (kr 49) | kr 205 | 76% |
| Personal Care | 72% | ||
| Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 72% cheaper than in Oslo (Norway) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 21 zł (kr 38) | kr 145 | 74% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 14.59 zł (kr 26) | kr 39 | 33% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10.21 zł (kr 18.41) | kr 54 | 66% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (kr 19.84) | kr 48 | 59% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.39 zł (kr 7.91) | kr 29 | 72% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7.18 zł (kr 12.94) | kr 27 | 52% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 zł (kr 45) | kr 408 | 89% |
| Entertainment | 70% | ||
| Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 70% cheaper than in Oslo (Norway) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 46 zł (kr 84) | kr 496 | 83% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 42 zł (kr 75) | kr 214 | 65% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 114 zł (kr 205) | kr 965 | 79% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 130 zł (kr 234) | kr 1,106 | 79% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18.42 zł (kr 33) | kr 107 | 69% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 8.66 zł (kr 15.62) | kr 37 | 58% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 6.81 zł (kr 12.28) | kr 69 | 82% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 615 zł (kr 1,109) | kr 1,470 | 25% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 zł (kr 0.54) | kr 1.23 | 56% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 135 zł (kr 244) | kr 567 | 57% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 12.29 zł (kr 22) | kr 94 | 76% |
| TOTAL | 67% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2013.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,185 prices entered by 480 different people.
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