- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Norway
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 68% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 zł (kr 60) | kr 219 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (kr 42) | kr 112 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (kr 20) | kr 74 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.98 zł (kr 7) | kr 19 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 zł (kr 24) | kr 50 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (kr 16) | kr 32 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł (kr 31) | kr 64 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.57 zł (kr 8) | kr 28 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.06 zł (kr 4.61) | kr 21 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.18 zł (kr 7) | kr 31 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (kr 67) | kr 167 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.19 zł (kr 12) | kr 38 | - 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.60 zł (kr 5.80) | kr 22 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 59% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,928 zł (kr 8,771) | kr 20,511 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,922 zł (kr 6,524) | kr 14,695 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 472 zł (kr 1,055) | kr 1,936 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,371 zł (kr 5,295) | kr 13,259 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,770 zł (kr 3,952) | kr 10,598 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 302 zł (kr 674) | kr 1,103 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 zł (kr 85) | kr 318 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,914 zł (kr 4,274) | kr 3,684 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 429 zł (kr 959) | kr 962 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (kr 58) | kr 134 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 zł (kr 57) | kr 281 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 33% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 284 zł (kr 633) | kr 1,035 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 151 zł (kr 336) | kr 451 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 295 zł (kr 659) | kr 1,079 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 332 zł (kr 742) | kr 1,464 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 54% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,995 zł (kr 176,390) | kr 324,117 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.92 zł (kr 11) | kr 15 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 105 zł (kr 235) | kr 736 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 47% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł (kr 41) | kr 79 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 zł (kr 67) | kr 181 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 131 zł (kr 293) | kr 456 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (kr 33) | kr 43 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 zł (kr 28) | kr 37 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (kr 25) | kr 41 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.92 zł (kr 11) | kr 27 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (kr 17) | kr 28 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39 zł (kr 87) | kr 338 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 57% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 zł (kr 152) | kr 520 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 zł (kr 120) | kr 261 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 215 zł (kr 479) | kr 933 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 122 zł (kr 273) | kr 879 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (kr 49) | kr 136 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (kr 25) | kr 46 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (kr 19) | kr 86 | - 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,006 zł (kr 4,478) | kr 4,339 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł (kr 1.10) | kr 2.23 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 127 zł (kr 283) | kr 502 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (kr 35) | kr 121 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 58% cheaper than in Norway
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