Cost of living in St. Gallen, Switzerland vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 202% | |||
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Food in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 202% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 21 (88 zł) | 26 zł | + 241% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (59 zł) | 19 zł | + 208% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (39 zł) | 8 zł | + 390% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.45 (5.97 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 107% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 5.11 (21 zł) | 10 zł | + 104% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.67 (15 zł) | 7 zł | + 128% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 8 (34 zł) | 12 zł | + 193% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.35 (18 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 384% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.65 (15 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 551% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.65 (7 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 111% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (56 zł) | 27 zł | + 110% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.25 (9 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 96% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.90 (8 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 194% | |
Housing | + 162% | |||
Housing in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 162% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,009 (8,265 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 173% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,527 (6,283 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 220% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 166 (682 zł) | 471 zł | + 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,004 (4,131 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 119% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 791 (3,253 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 216% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 84 (346 zł) | 280 zł | + 24% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 35 (145 zł) | 47 zł | + 205% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 552 (2,271 zł) | 1,541 zł | + 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 205 (842 zł) | 403 zł | + 109% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (66 zł) | 21 zł | + 220% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 27 (111 zł) | 17 zł | + 546% | |
Clothes | + 93% | |||
Clothes in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 93% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 125 (514 zł) | 246 zł | + 109% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 55 (227 zł) | 118 zł | + 93% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 117 (482 zł) | 310 zł | + 56% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 164 (677 zł) | 350 zł | + 93% | |
Transportation | + 101% | |||
Transportation in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 101% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 24,570 (101,089 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.61 (7 zł) | 4.82 zł | + 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 71 (293 zł) | 94 zł | + 211% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
Personal Care | + 232% | |||
Personal Care in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 232% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 18 (72 zł) | 16 zł | + 359% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (99 zł) | 28 zł | + 257% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 140 (575 zł) | 101 zł | + 470% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (27 zł) | 17 zł | + 61% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.33 (18 zł) | 11 zł | + 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.61 (19 zł) | 10 zł | + 98% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.81 (20 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 285% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.31 (14 zł) | 8 zł | + 73% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 42 (171 zł) | 36 zł | + 371% | |
Entertainment | + 170% | |||
Entertainment in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 170% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 47 (192 zł) | 68 zł | + 184% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 33 (136 zł) | 54 zł | + 153% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 182 (749 zł) | 133 zł | + 465% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 85 (348 zł) | 138 zł | + 153% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 13 (53 zł) | 18 zł | + 198% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.57 (19 zł) | 8 zł | + 124% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6 (25 zł) | 8 zł | + 211% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 587 (2,415 zł) | 1,907 zł | + 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.40 (1.65 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 460% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 81 (332 zł) | 119 zł | + 179% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (35 zł) | 14 zł | + 150% | |
TOTAL | + 154% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 154% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 23,400 zł (CHF 5,688) in St. Gallen to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,200 zł in Łódź.
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