- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Poland
- Geneva
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Geneva, Switzerland vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 270% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Geneva (Switzerland) is 270% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 27 (103 zł) | 30 zł | + 238% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 (57 zł) | 19 zł | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 16 (61 zł) | 8 zł | + 675% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.60 (6 zł) | 2.65 zł | + 130% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (29 zł) | 9 zł | + 220% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.01 (15 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (43 zł) | 11 zł | + 294% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.26 (16 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 463% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.23 (12 zł) | 2.27 zł | + 442% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.72 (10 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 222% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 17 (66 zł) | 24 zł | + 183% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.77 (11 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 116% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.61 (10 zł) | 1.95 zł | + 409% | |
| Housing | + 303% | |||
| Housing in Geneva (Switzerland) is 303% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 3,364 (12,818 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 307% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,500 (9,528 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 446% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 199 (757 zł) | 519 zł | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,102 (8,009 zł) | 1,426 zł | + 462% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,439 (5,482 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 425% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 118 (449 zł) | 291 zł | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 53 (204 zł) | 44 zł | + 368% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 673 (2,565 zł) | 1,798 zł | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 161 (615 zł) | 419 zł | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 11 (43 zł) | 21 zł | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 (96 zł) | 16 zł | + 521% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is 62% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 99 (379 zł) | 264 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 45 (173 zł) | 118 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 116 (443 zł) | 276 zł | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 225 (858 zł) | 299 zł | + 187% | |
| Transportation | + 111% | |||
| Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is 111% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 26,075 (99,366 zł) | 68,024 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.67 (6 zł) | 5.25 zł | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 68 (258 zł) | 91 zł | + 184% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 35 (132 zł) | 27 zł | + 390% | |
| Personal Care | + 186% | |||
| Personal Care in Geneva (Switzerland) is 186% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 (45 zł) | 14 zł | + 232% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 28 (106 zł) | 27 zł | + 300% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 115 (440 zł) | 100 zł | + 340% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 9 (34 zł) | 16 zł | + 105% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.61 (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.78 (18 zł) | 10 zł | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.29 (13 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 176% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 2.91 (11 zł) | 7 zł | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 37 (141 zł) | 30 zł | + 379% | |
| Entertainment | + 220% | |||
| Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is 220% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 69 (261 zł) | 59 zł | + 344% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (145 zł) | 47 zł | + 205% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 124 (471 zł) | 126 zł | + 273% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 101 (383 zł) | 103 zł | + 273% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (63 zł) | 15 zł | + 308% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.44 (21 zł) | 8 zł | + 164% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 5.82 (22 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 270% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 551 (2,101 zł) | 1,972 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.56 (2.14 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 651% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 79 (300 zł) | 122 zł | + 146% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (32 zł) | 14 zł | + 133% | |
| TOTAL | + 210% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 867 prices entered by 109 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
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Cost of living in Geneva (Switzerland) is 210% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 26,321 zł
(CHF 6,907)
in Geneva
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
8,500 zł
in Łódź.
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