Cost of living in Oslo (Norway) is 10% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | + 16% | |||
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| Food in Oslo (Norway) is 16% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Oslo | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 226 (81 zł) | 55 zł | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 135 (49 zł) | 41 zł | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 78 (28 zł) | 32 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 22 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 53 (19 zł) | 20 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 48 (17 zł) | 23 zł | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 80 (29 zł) | 38 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 31 (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (8 zł) | 5.59 zł | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 35 (13 zł) | 5.57 zł | + 124% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 177 (63 zł) | 66 zł | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 34 (12 zł) | 12 zł | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 34 (12 zł) | 9 zł | + 41% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Oslo (Norway) is about the same as in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 25,417 (9,116 zł) | 9,258 zł | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 18,560 (6,657 zł) | 6,583 zł | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,615 (938 zł) | 2,036 zł | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 16,862 (6,048 zł) | 5,306 zł | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 13,372 (4,796 zł) | 4,132 zł | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,808 (649 zł) | 1,405 zł | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 459 (165 zł) | 76 zł | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 5,728 (2,054 zł) | 2,321 zł | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,748 (627 zł) | 842 zł | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 79 (28 zł) | 83 zł | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 331 (119 zł) | 100 zł | + 19% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is 8% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 990 (355 zł) | 399 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 476 (171 zł) | 184 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,127 (404 zł) | 405 zł | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,428 (512 zł) | 583 zł | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is 51% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 430,359 (154,349 zł) | 140,570 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 23 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 856 (307 zł) | 178 zł | + 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 335 (120 zł) | 35 zł | + 246% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is 43% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 53 (19 zł) | 50 zł | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 104 (37 zł) | 102 zł | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 691 (248 zł) | 378 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 46 (17 zł) | 31 zł | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 39 (14 zł) | 29 zł | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 47 (17 zł) | 18 zł | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 26 (9 zł) | 18 zł | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (10 zł) | 16 zł | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 456 (163 zł) | 159 zł | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is about the same as in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Oslo | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 719 (258 zł) | 234 zł | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 322 (115 zł) | 66 zł | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 940 (337 zł) | 617 zł | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,034 (371 zł) | 238 zł | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 155 (55 zł) | 48 zł | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 58 (21 zł) | 18 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 103 (37 zł) | 27 zł | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,558 (1,993 zł) | 3,004 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.19 (0.43 zł) | 1.04 zł | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 530 (190 zł) | 208 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 150 (54 zł) | 23 zł | + 139% | |
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TOTAL | + 10% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
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