Cost of living in Poland compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 52% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Poland | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 42 zł (kr 104) | kr 228 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29 zł (kr 72) | kr 131 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł (kr 35) | kr 69 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.15 zł (kr 10) | kr 22 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 zł (kr 32) | kr 58 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (kr 28) | kr 43 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł (kr 47) | kr 60 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.74 zł (kr 9) | kr 31 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.89 zł (kr 10) | kr 21 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.07 zł (kr 10) | kr 33 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 38 zł (kr 96) | kr 177 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (kr 22) | kr 39 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.92 zł (kr 10) | kr 30 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 40% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Poland | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,378 zł (kr 13,414) | kr 21,978 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,950 zł (kr 9,852) | kr 16,687 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,065 zł (kr 2,656) | kr 2,056 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,507 zł (kr 8,749) | kr 13,484 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,451 zł (kr 6,114) | kr 11,179 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 374 zł (kr 933) | kr 1,291 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 46 zł (kr 116) | kr 465 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,718 zł (kr 4,285) | kr 4,844 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 456 zł (kr 1,137) | kr 2,332 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 zł (kr 90) | kr 117 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 zł (kr 125) | kr 249 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 19% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Poland | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 330 zł (kr 823) | kr 875 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 133 zł (kr 333) | kr 444 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 307 zł (kr 766) | kr 1,038 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 344 zł (kr 858) | kr 1,104 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 48% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Poland | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 108,314 zł (kr 270,167) | kr 395,190 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (kr 17) | kr 22 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 111 zł (kr 276) | kr 823 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 43% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Poland | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (kr 41) | kr 101 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 zł (kr 76) | kr 185 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 164 zł (kr 408) | kr 584 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 zł (kr 54) | kr 56 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 zł (kr 35) | kr 45 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 zł (kr 34) | kr 57 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 zł (kr 20) | kr 33 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 zł (kr 29) | kr 32 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49 zł (kr 121) | kr 453 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 50% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Poland | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 101 zł (kr 253) | kr 933 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 56 zł (kr 139) | kr 318 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 252 zł (kr 629) | kr 1,411 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 173 zł (kr 430) | kr 1,073 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28 zł (kr 70) | kr 153 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 zł (kr 37) | kr 47 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 zł (kr 31) | kr 101 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,897 zł (kr 7,225) | kr 5,690 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 zł (kr 1.17) | kr 1.05 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 138 zł (kr 343) | kr 457 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (kr 44) | kr 148 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,019 prices entered by 286 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 46% cheaper than in Norway
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