- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Poland
- St. Gallen
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in St. Gallen, Switzerland compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 195% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 195% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 15 (56 zł) | 20 zł | + 181% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 18 (65 zł) | 17 zł | + 284% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 9 (34 zł) | 8 zł | + 304% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.43 (5.36 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 3.84 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.90 (15 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 188% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 8 (30 zł) | 17 zł | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 6.00 (22 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 701% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 4.00 (15 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 496% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.80 (7 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 140% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 8 (30 zł) | 20 zł | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.23 (8 zł) | 5.29 zł | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.10 (4.11 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 166% | |||
| Housing in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 166% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,800 (6,734 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,600 (5,985 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 258% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 126 (469 zł) | 519 zł | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 900 (3,367 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 750 (2,806 zł) | 844 zł | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 63 (235 zł) | 275 zł | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 30 (112 zł) | 47 zł | + 138% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 552 (2,064 zł) | 1,789 zł | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 205 (766 zł) | 419 zł | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (60 zł) | 20 zł | + 199% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 27 (101 zł) | 16 zł | + 551% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 75% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 130 (486 zł) | 275 zł | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 50 (187 zł) | 113 zł | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 120 (449 zł) | 277 zł | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 180 (673 zł) | 303 zł | + 122% | |
| Transportation | + 107% | |||
| Transportation in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 107% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,000 (74,818 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.80 (7 zł) | 5.26 zł | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 80 (299 zł) | 75 zł | + 299% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 235% | |||
| Personal Care in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 235% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 18 (66 zł) | 14 zł | + 378% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (90 zł) | 26 zł | + 245% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 140 (523 zł) | 100 zł | + 423% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (25 zł) | 16 zł | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.33 (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.61 (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.81 (18 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 287% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.31 (12 zł) | 7 zł | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (163 zł) | 28 zł | + 479% | |
| Entertainment | + 158% | |||
| Entertainment in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 158% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 48 (181 zł) | 63 zł | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (135 zł) | 44 zł | + 206% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 182 (681 zł) | 115 zł | + 489% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 70 (262 zł) | 90 zł | + 191% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 13 (49 zł) | 16 zł | + 209% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.25 (16 zł) | 6 zł | + 146% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (26 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 336% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 499 (1,867 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.35 (1.31 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 351% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 60 (224 zł) | 108 zł | + 108% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (28 zł) | 13 zł | + 117% | |
| TOTAL | + 152% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 163 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 152% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 17,907 zł
(CHF 4,787)
in St. Gallen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,100 zł
in Łódź.
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