Cost of living in Geneva, Switzerland vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 296% | |||
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Food in Geneva (Switzerland) is 296% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 29 (119 zł) | 26 zł | + 359% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (58 zł) | 19 zł | + 203% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (54 zł) | 8 zł | + 578% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.65 (7 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 136% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (32 zł) | 10 zł | + 213% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.60 (19 zł) | 7 zł | + 187% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (48 zł) | 12 zł | + 317% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.84 (20 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 442% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.24 (13 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 481% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.14 (9 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 176% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 18 (74 zł) | 27 zł | + 178% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.70 (11 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 136% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 3.27 (14 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 408% | |
Housing | + 316% | |||
Housing in Geneva (Switzerland) is 316% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,935 (16,282 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 438% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,794 (11,558 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 489% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 148 (612 zł) | 471 zł | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,809 (7,484 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 296% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,301 (5,382 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 423% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 122 (504 zł) | 280 zł | + 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 43 (180 zł) | 47 zł | + 280% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 636 (2,630 zł) | 1,541 zł | + 71% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 121 (501 zł) | 403 zł | + 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 13 (53 zł) | 21 zł | + 156% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 (102 zł) | 17 zł | + 493% | |
Clothes | + 99% | |||
Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is 99% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 112 (461 zł) | 246 zł | + 87% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 57 (237 zł) | 118 zł | + 101% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 134 (555 zł) | 310 zł | + 79% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 201 (833 zł) | 350 zł | + 138% | |
Transportation | + 138% | |||
Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is 138% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,915 (132,048 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 87% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.58 (7 zł) | 4.82 zł | + 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 67 (279 zł) | 94 zł | + 195% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 36 (150 zł) | 26 zł | + 485% | |
Personal Care | + 207% | |||
Personal Care in Geneva (Switzerland) is 207% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 (49 zł) | 16 zł | + 209% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 29 (120 zł) | 28 zł | + 335% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 124 (513 zł) | 101 zł | + 409% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 9 (38 zł) | 17 zł | + 127% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.29 (18 zł) | 11 zł | + 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.64 (19 zł) | 10 zł | + 100% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.62 (15 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 192% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.64 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 91% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 36 (149 zł) | 36 zł | + 310% | |
Entertainment | + 242% | |||
Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is 242% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 77 (319 zł) | 68 zł | + 372% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (150 zł) | 54 zł | + 178% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 146 (604 zł) | 133 zł | + 356% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 113 (466 zł) | 138 zł | + 239% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 21 (87 zł) | 18 zł | + 393% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.11 (21 zł) | 8 zł | + 152% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (30 zł) | 8 zł | + 271% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 589 (2,435 zł) | 1,907 zł | + 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.57 (2.34 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 691% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 89 (367 zł) | 119 zł | + 208% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (37 zł) | 14 zł | + 167% | |
TOTAL | + 233% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 30,007 zł (CHF 7,253) in Geneva to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,000 zł in Łódź.
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