- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Poland
- Geneva
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Geneva, Switzerland compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 255% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Geneva (Switzerland) is 255% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (94 zł) | 20 zł | + 371% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 (56 zł) | 18 zł | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (37 zł) | 9 zł | + 304% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.65 (6 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 130% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 6 (23 zł) | 6 zł | + 274% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.50 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (41 zł) | 19 zł | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.33 (16 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 453% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.92 (11 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 486% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.95 (7 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 161% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (53 zł) | 20 zł | + 164% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.88 (11 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.48 (9 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 350% | |
| Housing | + 407% | |||
| Housing in Geneva (Switzerland) is 407% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 3,920 (14,761 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 535% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 3,184 (11,991 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 617% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 197 (743 zł) | 463 zł | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,833 (6,902 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 487% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,548 (5,831 zł) | 844 zł | + 591% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 99 (371 zł) | 248 zł | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 64 (243 zł) | 47 zł | + 415% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 777 (2,927 zł) | 2,062 zł | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 149 (562 zł) | 434 zł | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 15 (58 zł) | 18 zł | + 224% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 (94 zł) | 20 zł | + 366% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is 68% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (426 zł) | 275 zł | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 49 (183 zł) | 113 zł | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 128 (481 zł) | 297 zł | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 168 (631 zł) | 276 zł | + 129% | |
| Transportation | + 126% | |||
| Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is 126% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 25,000 (94,145 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.51 (5.69 zł) | 5.10 zł | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (264 zł) | 75 zł | + 251% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 36 (135 zł) | 27 zł | + 401% | |
| Personal Care | + 211% | |||
| Personal Care in Geneva (Switzerland) is 211% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (48 zł) | 15 zł | + 231% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 31 (115 zł) | 25 zł | + 367% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 112 (421 zł) | 100 zł | + 321% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 8 (29 zł) | 17 zł | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.78 (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.83 (22 zł) | 11 zł | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.62 (10 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.92 (15 zł) | 7 zł | + 117% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (172 zł) | 27 zł | + 537% | |
| Entertainment | + 282% | |||
| Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is 282% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 81 (307 zł) | 65 zł | + 372% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (145 zł) | 44 zł | + 230% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 212 (800 zł) | 114 zł | + 604% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (377 zł) | 90 zł | + 318% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 20 (74 zł) | 15 zł | + 387% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.08 (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 138% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (30 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 402% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | CHF 174 (656 zł) | 680 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.63 (2.37 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 718% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 104 (393 zł) | 108 zł | + 264% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (32 zł) | 13 zł | + 145% | |
| TOTAL | + 249% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 671 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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