Cost of living in Poland compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 31% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Poland | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 zł (kr 144) | kr 227 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 38 zł (kr 103) | kr 136 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 zł (kr 61) | kr 82 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.69 zł (kr 15) | kr 25 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 zł (kr 48) | kr 58 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 16 zł (kr 43) | kr 49 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 zł (kr 66) | kr 83 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 zł (kr 17) | kr 32 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.78 zł (kr 16) | kr 22 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6 zł (kr 17) | kr 35 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 59 zł (kr 161) | kr 186 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 zł (kr 29) | kr 34 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.76 zł (kr 16) | kr 31 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 18% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Poland | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,688 zł (kr 20,911) | kr 23,959 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,442 zł (kr 14,802) | kr 18,504 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,468 zł (kr 3,993) | kr 2,720 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,745 zł (kr 12,907) | kr 16,458 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,809 zł (kr 10,359) | kr 12,877 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 886 zł (kr 2,410) | kr 2,363 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 75 zł (kr 205) | kr 466 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,947 zł (kr 5,295) | kr 7,561 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 770 zł (kr 2,093) | kr 1,915 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 62 zł (kr 170) | kr 93 | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 76 zł (kr 208) | kr 376 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is about the same as in Norway | ||||
| Poland | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 403 zł (kr 1,097) | kr 1,043 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 194 zł (kr 528) | kr 489 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 396 zł (kr 1,076) | kr 1,192 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 582 zł (kr 1,582) | kr 1,621 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 23% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Poland | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 145,431 zł (kr 395,561) | kr 396,153 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (kr 20) | kr 23 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 188 zł (kr 511) | kr 788 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 22% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Poland | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38 zł (kr 104) | kr 65 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 71 zł (kr 193) | kr 107 | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 268 zł (kr 729) | kr 512 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 zł (kr 81) | kr 53 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 zł (kr 61) | kr 38 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 zł (kr 48) | kr 54 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 zł (kr 34) | kr 39 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 zł (kr 35) | kr 26 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 99 zł (kr 271) | kr 519 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 8% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Poland | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 146 zł (kr 396) | kr 543 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68 zł (kr 186) | kr 306 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 435 zł (kr 1,182) | kr 523 | + 126% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 230 zł (kr 625) | kr 986 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43 zł (kr 116) | kr 161 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 zł (kr 51) | kr 52 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21 zł (kr 58) | kr 103 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,935 zł (kr 7,983) | kr 5,946 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.03 zł (kr 2.81) | kr 1.11 | + 155% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 210 zł (kr 570) | kr 524 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 zł (kr 66) | kr 148 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 05, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 18% cheaper than in Norway
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