Cost of living in Poland compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 41% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Poland | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 zł (kr 144) | kr 253 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34 zł (kr 93) | kr 154 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 zł (kr 47) | kr 87 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.84 zł (kr 13) | kr 26 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 zł (kr 50) | kr 63 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 zł (kr 37) | kr 47 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 zł (kr 64) | kr 94 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.58 zł (kr 15) | kr 35 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.35 zł (kr 12) | kr 24 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.99 zł (kr 14) | kr 34 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54 zł (kr 147) | kr 203 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 zł (kr 29) | kr 38 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.30 zł (kr 14) | kr 32 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 11% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Poland | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,149 zł (kr 19,506) | kr 20,456 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,611 zł (kr 15,309) | kr 17,702 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,389 zł (kr 3,791) | kr 2,141 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,249 zł (kr 11,593) | kr 14,879 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,772 zł (kr 10,291) | kr 13,266 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 955 zł (kr 2,606) | kr 2,400 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 72 zł (kr 197) | kr 221 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,936 zł (kr 5,283) | kr 5,761 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 773 zł (kr 2,110) | kr 1,834 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 zł (kr 141) | kr 118 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 70 zł (kr 190) | kr 433 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 6% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Poland | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 430 zł (kr 1,173) | kr 1,115 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 202 zł (kr 552) | kr 488 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 386 zł (kr 1,054) | kr 1,236 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 622 zł (kr 1,697) | kr 1,507 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 27% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Poland | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 131,756 zł (kr 359,481) | kr 366,308 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (kr 19) | kr 22 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 157 zł (kr 428) | kr 732 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 6% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Poland | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 zł (kr 97) | kr 65 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59 zł (kr 160) | kr 107 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 256 zł (kr 698) | kr 659 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 zł (kr 83) | kr 50 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22 zł (kr 61) | kr 42 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 zł (kr 47) | kr 41 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 zł (kr 32) | kr 52 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 zł (kr 35) | kr 29 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 95 zł (kr 258) | kr 481 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 7% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Poland | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 129 zł (kr 353) | kr 481 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 71 zł (kr 194) | kr 339 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 459 zł (kr 1,251) | kr 800 | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 237 zł (kr 646) | kr 946 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 zł (kr 109) | kr 151 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 zł (kr 51) | kr 59 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 zł (kr 56) | kr 100 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,266 zł (kr 8,910) | kr 6,879 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.03 zł (kr 2.80) | kr 1.11 | + 154% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 209 zł (kr 571) | kr 572 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 zł (kr 93) | kr 143 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,003 prices entered by 289 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 20% cheaper than in Norway
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