- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Norway
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 67% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (kr 60) | kr 210 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (kr 43) | kr 107 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (kr 21) | kr 73 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.85 zł (kr 7) | kr 18 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (kr 23) | kr 50 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (kr 17) | kr 34 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł (kr 32) | kr 59 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.27 zł (kr 8) | kr 26 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.10 zł (kr 4.85) | kr 19 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.19 zł (kr 7) | kr 31 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł (kr 68) | kr 165 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.08 zł (kr 12) | kr 37 | - 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.64 zł (kr 6) | kr 24 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 60% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,850 zł (kr 8,897) | kr 20,109 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,702 zł (kr 6,243) | kr 14,623 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 432 zł (kr 998) | kr 1,930 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,316 zł (kr 5,351) | kr 13,066 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,648 zł (kr 3,808) | kr 12,070 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 393 zł (kr 909) | kr 2,111 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 zł (kr 88) | kr 318 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,833 zł (kr 4,235) | kr 4,440 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 391 zł (kr 902) | kr 1,441 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 zł (kr 58) | kr 134 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 zł (kr 53) | kr 246 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 31% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 280 zł (kr 647) | kr 1,025 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 145 zł (kr 335) | kr 407 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 280 zł (kr 647) | kr 1,103 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 330 zł (kr 762) | kr 1,592 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 52% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,502 zł (kr 179,094) | kr 323,365 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.67 zł (kr 11) | kr 15 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 103 zł (kr 237) | kr 711 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 46% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 zł (kr 34) | kr 49 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 zł (kr 76) | kr 242 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 113 zł (kr 261) | kr 289 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 14 zł (kr 33) | kr 35 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (kr 27) | kr 46 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (kr 26) | kr 51 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.13 zł (kr 12) | kr 26 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (kr 17) | kr 26 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38 zł (kr 88) | kr 315 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 53% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67 zł (kr 155) | kr 457 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 51 zł (kr 118) | kr 255 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 193 zł (kr 445) | kr 1,007 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 128 zł (kr 296) | kr 868 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (kr 48) | kr 129 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (kr 24) | kr 44 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (kr 20) | kr 84 | - 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,111 zł (kr 4,877) | kr 5,007 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.76 zł (kr 1.76) | kr 1.76 | - 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 121 zł (kr 280) | kr 525 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (kr 36) | kr 117 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 57% cheaper than in Norway
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