- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Norway
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 69% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (kr 58) | kr 221 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (kr 42) | kr 112 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (kr 19) | kr 74 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.91 zł (kr 6) | kr 19 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (kr 23) | kr 50 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (kr 16) | kr 31 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł (kr 30) | kr 63 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.60 zł (kr 8) | kr 28 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.08 zł (kr 4.61) | kr 21 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.19 zł (kr 7) | kr 31 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 zł (kr 69) | kr 167 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.10 zł (kr 11) | kr 38 | - 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.63 zł (kr 5.84) | kr 22 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 62% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,882 zł (kr 8,601) | kr 20,635 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,834 zł (kr 6,278) | kr 14,625 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 472 zł (kr 1,046) | kr 2,890 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,372 zł (kr 5,256) | kr 13,430 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,705 zł (kr 3,778) | kr 10,723 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 309 zł (kr 684) | kr 1,147 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 zł (kr 82) | kr 314 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,920 zł (kr 4,254) | kr 3,579 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 416 zł (kr 921) | kr 890 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (kr 57) | kr 158 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 zł (kr 56) | kr 275 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 34% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 277 zł (kr 613) | kr 1,027 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 148 zł (kr 328) | kr 435 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 291 zł (kr 645) | kr 1,115 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336 zł (kr 746) | kr 1,507 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 55% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,857 zł (kr 172,494) | kr 333,057 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.86 zł (kr 11) | kr 15 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 105 zł (kr 232) | kr 729 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 48% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (kr 39) | kr 73 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 zł (kr 67) | kr 181 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 126 zł (kr 280) | kr 443 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (kr 32) | kr 45 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (kr 27) | kr 39 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (kr 25) | kr 44 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.98 zł (kr 11) | kr 24 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (kr 17) | kr 28 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41 zł (kr 91) | kr 375 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 58% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67 zł (kr 149) | kr 504 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 53 zł (kr 118) | kr 254 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 210 zł (kr 464) | kr 974 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 115 zł (kr 256) | kr 889 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (kr 48) | kr 135 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (kr 24) | kr 49 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 zł (kr 19) | kr 87 | - 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,026 zł (kr 4,488) | kr 4,359 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł (kr 1.09) | kr 2.23 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 125 zł (kr 277) | kr 498 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (kr 35) | kr 121 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 60% cheaper than in Norway
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