- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Norway
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 67% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (kr 59) | kr 201 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (kr 42) | kr 109 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (kr 19) | kr 66 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.97 zł (kr 7) | kr 18 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (kr 23) | kr 49 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (kr 15) | kr 31 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (kr 29) | kr 66 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.36 zł (kr 8) | kr 27 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.07 zł (kr 4.65) | kr 22 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.15 zł (kr 7) | kr 31 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł (kr 65) | kr 168 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.29 zł (kr 12) | kr 39 | - 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.70 zł (kr 6) | kr 23 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 61% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,871 zł (kr 8,712) | kr 20,993 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,869 zł (kr 6,458) | kr 14,510 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 454 zł (kr 1,021) | kr 2,595 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,401 zł (kr 5,404) | kr 13,100 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,828 zł (kr 4,114) | kr 10,415 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 317 zł (kr 713) | kr 1,329 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 zł (kr 85) | kr 300 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,648 zł (kr 3,710) | kr 3,673 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 423 zł (kr 952) | kr 1,077 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (kr 59) | kr 100 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21 zł (kr 47) | kr 273 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 25% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 297 zł (kr 669) | kr 961 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 156 zł (kr 352) | kr 398 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 296 zł (kr 666) | kr 1,123 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 339 zł (kr 764) | kr 1,456 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 54% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,432 zł (kr 178,784) | kr 321,543 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.03 zł (kr 11) | kr 16 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 105 zł (kr 235) | kr 747 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 45% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł (kr 43) | kr 74 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 zł (kr 63) | kr 121 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 127 zł (kr 286) | kr 398 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 zł (kr 40) | kr 38 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (kr 26) | kr 39 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (kr 26) | kr 41 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.95 zł (kr 11) | kr 28 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (kr 17) | kr 27 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37 zł (kr 83) | kr 358 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 56% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 zł (kr 149) | kr 516 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 zł (kr 122) | kr 265 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 215 zł (kr 483) | kr 729 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 127 zł (kr 285) | kr 858 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (kr 47) | kr 136 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (kr 25) | kr 48 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (kr 20) | kr 87 | - 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,929 zł (kr 4,343) | kr 4,350 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.43 zł (kr 0.96) | kr 1.88 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 123 zł (kr 277) | kr 424 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (kr 36) | kr 123 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 58% cheaper than in Norway
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