Cost of living in Poland compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 64% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Poland | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31 zł (kr 67) | kr 191 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 zł (kr 45) | kr 112 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 zł (kr 21) | kr 62 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.91 zł (kr 6) | kr 20 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 zł (kr 24) | kr 42 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (kr 16) | kr 34 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (kr 27) | kr 54 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.64 zł (kr 8) | kr 30 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.67 zł (kr 5.86) | kr 22 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.36 zł (kr 7) | kr 33 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (kr 65) | kr 145 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 zł (kr 16) | kr 37 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.93 zł (kr 6) | kr 26 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 55% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Poland | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,164 zł (kr 9,140) | kr 17,021 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,165 zł (kr 6,946) | kr 13,069 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 543 zł (kr 1,192) | kr 1,891 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,615 zł (kr 5,741) | kr 10,636 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,984 zł (kr 4,354) | kr 8,217 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 293 zł (kr 643) | kr 1,229 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39 zł (kr 86) | kr 478 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,715 zł (kr 3,764) | kr 4,398 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 383 zł (kr 840) | kr 1,992 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 zł (kr 70) | kr 178 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 38 zł (kr 82) | kr 328 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 32% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Poland | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 306 zł (kr 673) | kr 937 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 151 zł (kr 331) | kr 467 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 294 zł (kr 645) | kr 1,009 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 340 zł (kr 746) | kr 1,348 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 55% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Poland | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 76,811 zł (kr 168,601) | kr 331,126 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.38 zł (kr 12) | kr 16 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 112 zł (kr 246) | kr 784 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 42% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Poland | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (kr 37) | kr 58 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 zł (kr 57) | kr 112 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 149 zł (kr 327) | kr 294 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 zł (kr 29) | kr 41 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 zł (kr 28) | kr 49 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (kr 29) | kr 35 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.78 zł (kr 10) | kr 25 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (kr 17) | kr 22 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46 zł (kr 102) | kr 458 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 62% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Poland | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 71 zł (kr 155) | kr 608 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50 zł (kr 111) | kr 273 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 186 zł (kr 408) | kr 1,626 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 124 zł (kr 271) | kr 952 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26 zł (kr 57) | kr 150 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 zł (kr 29) | kr 45 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 zł (kr 24) | kr 95 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,067 zł (kr 4,538) | kr 6,525 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.25 zł (kr 0.55) | kr 1.03 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 98 zł (kr 216) | kr 442 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (kr 38) | kr 133 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 56% cheaper than in Norway
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