- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
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- Schaffhausen
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Schaffhausen, Switzerland compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
Food | + 251% | |||
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Food in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 251% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (71 zł) | 20 zł | + 253% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 (52 zł) | 17 zł | + 204% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (44 zł) | 8 zł | + 415% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.86 (7 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 165% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (30 zł) | 6 zł | + 375% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.24 (15 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 195% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (38 zł) | 17 zł | + 120% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.65 (13 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 360% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.53 (9 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 256% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.65 (5.83 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 107% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 (42 zł) | 20 zł | + 112% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 3.47 (12 zł) | 5.18 zł | + 137% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.55 (9 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 339% | |
Housing | + 141% | |||
Housing in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 141% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,500 (5,302 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 128% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,300 (4,595 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 175% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 180 (635 zł) | 519 zł | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 800 (2,828 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 141% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 600 (2,121 zł) | 844 zł | + 151% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 127 (449 zł) | 275 zł | + 63% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 42 (149 zł) | 47 zł | + 216% | |
40” flat screen TV | CHF 478 (1,691 zł) | 1,879 zł | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 132 (465 zł) | 419 zł | + 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 10 (37 zł) | 19 zł | + 93% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (101 zł) | 16 zł | + 550% | |
Clothes | + 24% | |||
Clothes in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 24% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 100 (353 zł) | 275 zł | + 29% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 30 (106 zł) | 113 zł | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 150 (530 zł) | 283 zł | + 87% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 150 (530 zł) | 298 zł | + 78% | |
Transportation | + 106% | |||
Transportation in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 106% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 30,761 (108,741 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 67% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.37 (4.84 zł) | 5.28 zł | - 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 65 (229 zł) | 75 zł | + 206% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 33 (116 zł) | 26 zł | + 344% | |
Personal Care | + 139% | |||
Personal Care in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 139% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 10 (34 zł) | 14 zł | + 148% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 (92 zł) | 26 zł | + 253% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 59 (209 zł) | 100 zł | + 109% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 6 (23 zł) | 16 zł | + 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.66 (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 3.88 (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 5.05 (18 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 284% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.65 (13 zł) | 7 zł | + 90% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 41 (147 zł) | 28 zł | + 421% | |
Entertainment | + 140% | |||
Entertainment in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 140% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 67 (237 zł) | 63 zł | + 276% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 34 (120 zł) | 44 zł | + 173% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 154 (545 zł) | 115 zł | + 372% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 80 (283 zł) | 90 zł | + 214% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 14 (51 zł) | 15 zł | + 231% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.00 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 119% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 4.00 (14 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 136% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 135 (477 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 77% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.24 (0.86 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 196% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 88 (310 zł) | 108 zł | + 187% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (28 zł) | 13 zł | + 120% | |
TOTAL | + 145% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 145% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 17,148 zł
(CHF 4,851)
in Schaffhausen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,000 zł
in Łódź.
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