Cost of living in Oslo (Norway) is 66% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland)
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| Food | + 89% | |||
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| Food in Oslo (Norway) is 89% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Oslo | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 209 (80 zł) | 35 zł | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 128 (49 zł) | 31 zł | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 69 (26 zł) | 13 zł | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 21 (8 zł) | 4.45 zł | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 57 (22 zł) | 14 zł | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 39 (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 60 (23 zł) | 25 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 29 (11 zł) | 4.01 zł | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (8 zł) | 3.93 zł | + 102% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 33 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 105% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 175 (67 zł) | 43 zł | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 40 (15 zł) | 9 zł | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 33 (13 zł) | 4.45 zł | + 182% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Oslo (Norway) is 49% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Oslo | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,935 (8,749 zł) | 6,872 zł | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,584 (6,708 zł) | 4,939 zł | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,595 (990 zł) | 906 zł | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 14,274 (5,445 zł) | 3,303 zł | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 11,858 (4,524 zł) | 2,583 zł | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,442 (550 zł) | 490 zł | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 426 (162 zł) | 47 zł | + 249% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,722 (1,420 zł) | 1,357 zł | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,394 (532 zł) | 415 zł | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 98 (37 zł) | 60 zł | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 286 (109 zł) | 62 zł | + 76% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is 10% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Oslo | Kraków | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 849 (324 zł) | 294 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 678 (259 zł) | 237 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,032 (394 zł) | 351 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,089 (416 zł) | 354 zł | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is 94% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Oslo | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 389,548 (148,606 zł) | 61,489 zł | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 819 (312 zł) | 135 zł | + 131% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 240 (91 zł) | 90 zł | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is 23% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Oslo | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 49 (19 zł) | 18 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 112 (43 zł) | 32 zł | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 587 (224 zł) | 167 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 43 (16 zł) | 20 zł | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 39 (15 zł) | 16 zł | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 47 (18 zł) | 15 zł | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 22 (8 zł) | 8 zł | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (11 zł) | 13 zł | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 447 (171 zł) | 62 zł | + 174% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is 72% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Oslo | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 702 (268 zł) | 97 zł | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 323 (123 zł) | 54 zł | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,142 (436 zł) | 219 zł | + 99% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,097 (418 zł) | 192 zł | + 118% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 151 (57 zł) | 25 zł | + 126% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 52 (20 zł) | 17 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 100 (38 zł) | 14 zł | + 176% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,700 (1,793 zł) | 2,253 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.10 (0.42 zł) | 0.64 zł | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 454 (173 zł) | 123 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 149 (57 zł) | 17 zł | + 236% | |
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TOTAL | + 66% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 656 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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