Cost of living in Poland compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 57% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Poland | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 zł (kr 78) | kr 202 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 zł (kr 61) | kr 120 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 zł (kr 27) | kr 72 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.89 zł (kr 9) | kr 20 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 zł (kr 28) | kr 49 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (kr 26) | kr 37 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 zł (kr 41) | kr 59 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.82 zł (kr 9) | kr 29 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.32 zł (kr 8) | kr 23 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.08 zł (kr 9) | kr 32 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł (kr 66) | kr 177 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (kr 18) | kr 36 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.79 zł (kr 9) | kr 25 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 49% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Poland | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,837 zł (kr 13,328) | kr 22,577 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,354 zł (kr 9,943) | kr 16,698 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 944 zł (kr 2,155) | kr 3,191 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,214 zł (kr 7,339) | kr 13,093 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,442 zł (kr 5,575) | kr 10,049 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 490 zł (kr 1,118) | kr 1,141 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 zł (kr 127) | kr 445 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,557 zł (kr 3,556) | kr 4,824 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 435 zł (kr 992) | kr 3,478 | - 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 zł (kr 103) | kr 94 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 zł (kr 67) | kr 496 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 27% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Poland | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 338 zł (kr 773) | kr 964 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 141 zł (kr 323) | kr 472 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 339 zł (kr 774) | kr 999 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 388 zł (kr 887) | kr 1,215 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 52% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Poland | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 103,735 zł (kr 236,871) | kr 360,840 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (kr 16) | kr 22 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 115 zł (kr 261) | kr 819 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 33% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Poland | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (kr 39) | kr 66 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 48 zł (kr 110) | kr 116 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 169 zł (kr 386) | kr 473 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 zł (kr 44) | kr 45 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (kr 28) | kr 41 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (kr 30) | kr 38 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.90 zł (kr 13) | kr 26 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł (kr 23) | kr 23 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 51 zł (kr 117) | kr 455 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 53% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Poland | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84 zł (kr 192) | kr 673 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 58 zł (kr 132) | kr 286 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 183 zł (kr 418) | kr 1,389 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 176 zł (kr 403) | kr 1,044 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 zł (kr 53) | kr 167 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 zł (kr 31) | kr 47 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 zł (kr 30) | kr 91 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,602 zł (kr 5,941) | kr 5,951 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.32 zł (kr 0.72) | kr 1.37 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 139 zł (kr 318) | kr 464 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (kr 39) | kr 146 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 50% cheaper than in Norway
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