- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Poland
- Geneva
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Geneva, Switzerland compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 241% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Geneva (Switzerland) is 241% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (87 zł) | 20 zł | + 335% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 (52 zł) | 17 zł | + 206% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (35 zł) | 8 zł | + 309% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.65 (5.75 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 131% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 6 (22 zł) | 6 zł | + 246% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.50 (12 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (38 zł) | 17 zł | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.33 (15 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 438% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.92 (10 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 305% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.95 (7 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 142% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (49 zł) | 20 zł | + 144% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 3.07 (11 zł) | 5.18 zł | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.48 (9 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 322% | |
| Housing | + 367% | |||
| Housing in Geneva (Switzerland) is 367% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 3,920 (13,649 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 487% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 3,184 (11,087 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 563% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 197 (687 zł) | 519 zł | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,833 (6,382 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 443% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,548 (5,391 zł) | 844 zł | + 539% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 99 (343 zł) | 275 zł | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 64 (224 zł) | 47 zł | + 376% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 673 (2,342 zł) | 1,879 zł | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 154 (535 zł) | 419 zł | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (57 zł) | 19 zł | + 199% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 26 (92 zł) | 16 zł | + 491% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is 54% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (394 zł) | 275 zł | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 49 (169 zł) | 113 zł | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 128 (445 zł) | 283 zł | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 168 (584 zł) | 298 zł | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is 104% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 25,000 (87,049 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.51 (5.26 zł) | 5.28 zł | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (244 zł) | 75 zł | + 225% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 35 (121 zł) | 26 zł | + 364% | |
| Personal Care | + 196% | |||
| Personal Care in Geneva (Switzerland) is 196% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 (41 zł) | 14 zł | + 199% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 28 (96 zł) | 26 zł | + 269% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 127 (444 zł) | 100 zł | + 344% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 8 (27 zł) | 16 zł | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.37 (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.91 (21 zł) | 11 zł | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.05 (11 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 128% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.36 (12 zł) | 7 zł | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 45 (157 zł) | 28 zł | + 459% | |
| Entertainment | + 227% | |||
| Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is 227% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 80 (277 zł) | 63 zł | + 339% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (134 zł) | 44 zł | + 205% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 127 (443 zł) | 115 zł | + 284% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (348 zł) | 90 zł | + 287% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (61 zł) | 15 zł | + 301% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.08 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 120% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (28 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 364% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 532 (1,852 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.63 (2.19 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 656% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 104 (364 zł) | 108 zł | + 237% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (29 zł) | 13 zł | + 127% | |
| TOTAL | + 218% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 657 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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