- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Poland
- St. Gallen
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in St. Gallen, Switzerland compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 188% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 188% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 15 (57 zł) | 20 zł | + 183% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 18 (66 zł) | 18 zł | + 271% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 9 (34 zł) | 9 zł | + 272% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.43 (5.40 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 3.84 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.90 (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 8 (30 zł) | 19 zł | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 6.00 (23 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 667% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 4.00 (15 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 704% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.80 (7 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 141% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 8 (30 zł) | 20 zł | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.23 (8 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.10 (4.14 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 100% | |
| Housing | + 171% | |||
| Housing in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 171% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,800 (6,782 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,600 (6,029 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 261% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 126 (473 zł) | 463 zł | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 900 (3,391 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 750 (2,826 zł) | 844 zł | + 235% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 63 (236 zł) | 248 zł | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 30 (113 zł) | 47 zł | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 552 (2,079 zł) | 2,062 zł | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 205 (771 zł) | 434 zł | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (60 zł) | 18 zł | + 241% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 26 (98 zł) | 20 zł | + 384% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 77% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 130 (490 zł) | 275 zł | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 50 (188 zł) | 113 zł | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 120 (452 zł) | 297 zł | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 180 (678 zł) | 276 zł | + 146% | |
| Transportation | + 111% | |||
| Transportation in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 111% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,000 (75,360 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.80 (7 zł) | 5.10 zł | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 80 (301 zł) | 75 zł | + 302% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 242% | |||
| Personal Care in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 242% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 18 (66 zł) | 15 zł | + 354% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (90 zł) | 25 zł | + 267% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 140 (527 zł) | 100 zł | + 427% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (25 zł) | 17 zł | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.33 (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.61 (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.81 (18 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 261% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.31 (12 zł) | 7 zł | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 42 (158 zł) | 27 zł | + 483% | |
| Entertainment | + 163% | |||
| Entertainment in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 163% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 48 (183 zł) | 65 zł | + 181% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (136 zł) | 44 zł | + 208% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 182 (686 zł) | 114 zł | + 503% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 70 (264 zł) | 90 zł | + 193% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 13 (49 zł) | 15 zł | + 224% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.25 (16 zł) | 6 zł | + 148% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (26 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 340% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | CHF 177 (669 zł) | 680 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.35 (1.32 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 355% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 60 (226 zł) | 108 zł | + 109% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (28 zł) | 13 zł | + 119% | |
| TOTAL | + 156% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 131 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 156% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 18,721 zł
(CHF 4,968)
in St. Gallen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,300 zł
in Łódź.
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