- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Poland
- Geneva
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Geneva, Switzerland compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 261% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Geneva (Switzerland) is 261% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (96 zł) | 20 zł | + 379% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 (58 zł) | 18 zł | + 223% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (38 zł) | 9 zł | + 311% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.65 (6 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 134% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 6 (24 zł) | 6 zł | + 281% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.50 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (42 zł) | 19 zł | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.33 (17 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 463% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.92 (11 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 497% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.95 (7 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 166% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (54 zł) | 20 zł | + 168% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.79 (11 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.48 (10 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 358% | |
| Housing | + 420% | |||
| Housing in Geneva (Switzerland) is 420% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 3,920 (15,031 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 546% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 3,184 (12,210 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 631% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 197 (756 zł) | 463 zł | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,833 (7,028 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 498% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,548 (5,937 zł) | 844 zł | + 604% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 99 (378 zł) | 248 zł | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 64 (247 zł) | 47 zł | + 424% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 777 (2,980 zł) | 2,062 zł | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 149 (573 zł) | 434 zł | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 15 (59 zł) | 18 zł | + 230% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 (96 zł) | 20 zł | + 375% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is 72% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (434 zł) | 275 zł | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 49 (187 zł) | 113 zł | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 128 (490 zł) | 297 zł | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 168 (643 zł) | 276 zł | + 133% | |
| Transportation | + 131% | |||
| Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is 131% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 25,000 (95,863 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.51 (5.79 zł) | 5.10 zł | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (268 zł) | 75 zł | + 258% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 36 (138 zł) | 27 zł | + 410% | |
| Personal Care | + 234% | |||
| Personal Care in Geneva (Switzerland) is 234% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (49 zł) | 15 zł | + 237% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 31 (117 zł) | 25 zł | + 376% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 127 (486 zł) | 100 zł | + 386% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 8 (30 zł) | 17 zł | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.93 (19 zł) | 12 zł | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 6 (24 zł) | 11 zł | + 114% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.62 (10 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.92 (15 zł) | 7 zł | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 50 (193 zł) | 27 zł | + 612% | |
| Entertainment | + 304% | |||
| Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is 304% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 83 (316 zł) | 65 zł | + 386% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (148 zł) | 44 zł | + 236% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 205 (786 zł) | 114 zł | + 591% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (383 zł) | 90 zł | + 326% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 23 (87 zł) | 15 zł | + 468% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.08 (16 zł) | 6 zł | + 143% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (31 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 411% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | CHF 175 (670 zł) | 680 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.63 (2.42 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 733% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 104 (401 zł) | 108 zł | + 271% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (32 zł) | 13 zł | + 150% | |
| TOTAL | + 260% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 638 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2017.
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