Cost of living in Poland compared to Norway
Currency:
Food | - 47% | |||
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Food in Poland is 47% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Poland | Norway | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 zł (kr 115) | kr 212 | - 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 zł (kr 81) | kr 128 | - 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł (kr 38) | kr 77 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.99 zł (kr 11) | kr 23 | - 54% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 zł (kr 38) | kr 51 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (kr 33) | kr 49 | - 33% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł (kr 52) | kr 63 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 zł (kr 11) | kr 32 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.80 zł (kr 13) | kr 22 | - 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.14 zł (kr 11) | kr 34 | - 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 zł (kr 88) | kr 171 | - 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (kr 24) | kr 35 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.81 zł (kr 10) | kr 32 | - 68% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Poland is 34% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Poland | Norway | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,695 zł (kr 17,975) | kr 22,612 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,717 zł (kr 12,664) | kr 17,353 | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 889 zł (kr 2,388) | kr 2,587 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,755 zł (kr 10,083) | kr 15,157 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,834 zł (kr 7,608) | kr 11,766 | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 459 zł (kr 1,233) | kr 2,594 | - 52% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 56 zł (kr 151) | kr 471 | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,500 zł (kr 4,028) | kr 4,608 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 679 zł (kr 1,823) | kr 1,871 | - 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 zł (kr 118) | kr 92 | + 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 zł (kr 124) | kr 295 | - 58% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Poland is 17% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Poland | Norway | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 301 zł (kr 808) | kr 951 | - 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 151 zł (kr 406) | kr 479 | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338 zł (kr 906) | kr 1,081 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 387 zł (kr 1,039) | kr 1,425 | - 27% | |
Transportation | - 45% | |||
Transportation in Poland is 45% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Poland | Norway | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 118,744 zł (kr 318,828) | kr 431,151 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (kr 18) | kr 22 | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 111 zł (kr 297) | kr 807 | - 63% | |
Personal Care | - 31% | |||
Personal Care in Poland is 31% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Poland | Norway | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 zł (kr 76) | kr 100 | - 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 zł (kr 59) | kr 121 | - 51% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 187 zł (kr 502) | kr 484 | + 4% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 zł (kr 36) | kr 51 | - 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 zł (kr 43) | kr 43 | - 0% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (kr 35) | kr 57 | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 zł (kr 20) | kr 38 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł (kr 27) | kr 28 | - 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 zł (kr 145) | kr 450 | - 68% | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in Poland is 33% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Poland | Norway | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104 zł (kr 278) | kr 785 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 56 zł (kr 151) | kr 318 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 232 zł (kr 623) | kr 584 | + 7% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 186 zł (kr 498) | kr 1,043 | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29 zł (kr 79) | kr 165 | - 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (kr 39) | kr 48 | - 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł (kr 36) | kr 105 | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,148 zł (kr 11,139) | kr 5,485 | + 103% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 zł (kr 1.29) | kr 0.96 | + 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 151 zł (kr 406) | kr 499 | - 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 zł (kr 50) | kr 154 | - 68% | |
TOTAL | - 39% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 39% cheaper than in Norway
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