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Currency:
| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 67% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 28 zł (kr 66) | kr 200 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20 zł (kr 46) | kr 118 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (kr 20) | kr 64 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.88 zł (kr 7) | kr 19 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (kr 25) | kr 48 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł (kr 15) | kr 37 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (kr 30) | kr 66 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.20 zł (kr 8) | kr 30 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.33 zł (kr 5.49) | kr 23 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.22 zł (kr 8) | kr 32 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 zł (kr 67) | kr 184 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.37 zł (kr 13) | kr 39 | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.58 zł (kr 6) | kr 26 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 59% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,871 zł (kr 9,118) | kr 21,922 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,867 zł (kr 6,753) | kr 16,697 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 452 zł (kr 1,064) | kr 2,411 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,547 zł (kr 5,998) | kr 13,469 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,926 zł (kr 4,536) | kr 10,329 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 303 zł (kr 714) | kr 1,768 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 42 zł (kr 98) | kr 272 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,500 zł (kr 3,533) | kr 3,902 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 413 zł (kr 973) | kr 1,180 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (kr 62) | kr 109 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 zł (kr 58) | kr 255 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 20% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 305 zł (kr 719) | kr 919 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 139 zł (kr 328) | kr 353 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300 zł (kr 706) | kr 977 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 333 zł (kr 783) | kr 1,497 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 51% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,820 zł (kr 190,358) | kr 313,234 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.11 zł (kr 12) | kr 16 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 106 zł (kr 249) | kr 747 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 48% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 zł (kr 47) | kr 69 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35 zł (kr 82) | kr 113 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 120 zł (kr 282) | kr 681 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17 zł (kr 41) | kr 33 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 zł (kr 26) | kr 37 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (kr 27) | kr 43 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.86 zł (kr 11) | kr 33 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (kr 17) | kr 26 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 zł (kr 94) | kr 362 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 54% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 zł (kr 155) | kr 532 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55 zł (kr 128) | kr 271 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 193 zł (kr 455) | kr 909 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 137 zł (kr 323) | kr 905 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (kr 52) | kr 137 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (kr 29) | kr 51 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (kr 22) | kr 89 | - 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,927 zł (kr 4,539) | kr 4,305 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.42 zł (kr 0.99) | kr 1.48 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 108 zł (kr 255) | kr 462 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (kr 39) | kr 125 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 57% cheaper than in Norway
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