Cost of living in Katowice is 52% lower than in Oslo (without rent).
Rent in Katowice is 49% cheaper than in Oslo.
Cost of living including rent in Katowice is 51% lower than in Oslo.
Food in Katowice is 48% cheaper than in Oslo.
Transport in Katowice is 73% cheaper than in Oslo.
| Katowice | Oslo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Katowice | Oslo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.5 $ | 19.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 43.2 $ | 98.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.08 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.11 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.49 $ | 4.9 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.2 $ | 3.7 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.53 $ | 3.28 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 3.15 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.06 $ | 4.85 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.33 $ | 15 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.4 $ | 31.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.09 $ | 3.21 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.14 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.91 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.45 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.64 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.55 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.09 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.12 $ | 14.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.09 $ | 3.96 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 30.9 $ | 83.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.69 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.27 $ | 24.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 30.6 $ | 65.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.84 $ | 5.8 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.42 $ | 4.5 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.83 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.96 $ | 2.65 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
174 $ | 148 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
268 $ | 232 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
14.7 $ | 50.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 436 $ | 1,043 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 795 $ | 1,718 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 599 $ | 1,334 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,001 $ | 2,238 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,822 $ | 8,961 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,136 $ | 6,717 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,479 $ | 3,751 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.08 % | 4.69 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.5 $ | 45.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.71 $ | 15.3 $ |
| Haircut | 7.17 $ | 34.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 91 $ | 114 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 77.4 $ | 91.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 358 $ | 277 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,645 $ | 7,583 $ |