- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Poland
- Geneva
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Geneva, Switzerland compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 266% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Geneva (Switzerland) is 266% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (94 zł) | 20 zł | + 369% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 (56 zł) | 17 zł | + 230% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (37 zł) | 8 zł | + 341% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.65 (6 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 149% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 6 (23 zł) | 6 zł | + 273% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.50 (13 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (41 zł) | 17 zł | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.33 (16 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 480% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.92 (11 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 336% | |
| 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 | + 163% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 3.07 (12 zł) | 5.29 zł | + 118% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.48 (9 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 355% | |
| Housing | + 399% | |||
| Housing in Geneva (Switzerland) is 399% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 3,920 (14,715 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 533% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 3,184 (11,954 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 615% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 197 (740 zł) | 519 zł | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,833 (6,881 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 486% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,548 (5,812 zł) | 844 zł | + 589% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 99 (370 zł) | 275 zł | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 64 (242 zł) | 47 zł | + 413% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 673 (2,525 zł) | 1,789 zł | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 155 (582 zł) | 419 zł | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (60 zł) | 20 zł | + 196% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 26 (99 zł) | 16 zł | + 537% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is 67% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (425 zł) | 275 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 49 (183 zł) | 113 zł | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 128 (479 zł) | 277 zł | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 168 (629 zł) | 303 zł | + 108% | |
| Transportation | + 121% | |||
| Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is 121% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 25,000 (93,851 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.51 (5.67 zł) | 5.26 zł | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (263 zł) | 75 zł | + 250% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 35 (130 zł) | 26 zł | + 398% | |
| Personal Care | + 215% | |||
| Personal Care in Geneva (Switzerland) is 215% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 (44 zł) | 14 zł | + 222% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 28 (104 zł) | 26 zł | + 297% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 127 (478 zł) | 100 zł | + 378% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 9 (33 zł) | 16 zł | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.61 (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 6 (23 zł) | 11 zł | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.29 (12 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 166% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.60 (14 zł) | 7 zł | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 45 (170 zł) | 28 zł | + 506% | |
| Entertainment | + 267% | |||
| Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is 267% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 80 (299 zł) | 63 zł | + 377% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (145 zł) | 44 zł | + 228% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 127 (478 zł) | 115 zł | + 314% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (375 zł) | 90 zł | + 317% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (66 zł) | 16 zł | + 315% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.08 (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 137% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (30 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 401% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 532 (1,997 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.63 (2.37 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 716% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 104 (392 zł) | 108 zł | + 263% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (32 zł) | 13 zł | + 144% | |
| TOTAL | + 243% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 590 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Geneva (Switzerland) is 243% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 21,930 zł
(CHF 5,842)
in Geneva
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,400 zł
in Łódź.
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