Cost of living in Stockholm, Sweden vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 112% | |||
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Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 112% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 kr (54 zł) | 26 zł | + 108% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 83 kr (37 zł) | 19 zł | + 92% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 kr (25 zł) | 8 zł | + 215% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 kr (6 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 118% | |
12 eggs, large | 37 kr (16 zł) | 10 zł | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33 kr (15 zł) | 7 zł | + 124% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 kr (25 zł) | 12 zł | + 120% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 28 kr (13 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 241% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (4.93 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 114% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 kr (7 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 109% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 124 kr (56 zł) | 27 zł | + 109% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (9 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 94% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 kr (5.09 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 91% | |
Housing | + 176% | |||
Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 176% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 19,681 kr (8,795 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 191% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,804 kr (6,169 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 214% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,074 kr (480 zł) | 471 zł | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,171 kr (6,333 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 235% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,372 kr (4,188 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 307% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 705 kr (315 zł) | 280 zł | + 12% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 207 kr (93 zł) | 47 zł | + 96% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,590 kr (1,604 zł) | 1,541 zł | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,021 kr (456 zł) | 403 zł | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 67 kr (30 zł) | 21 zł | + 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 284 kr (127 zł) | 17 zł | + 638% | |
Clothes | + 46% | |||
Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 46% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 902 kr (403 zł) | 246 zł | + 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 352 kr (157 zł) | 118 zł | + 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 988 kr (442 zł) | 310 zł | + 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,268 kr (567 zł) | 350 zł | + 62% | |
Transportation | + 160% | |||
Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 160% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 227,287 kr (101,575 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (6 zł) | 4.82 zł | + 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 889 kr (397 zł) | 94 zł | + 320% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 204 kr (91 zł) | 26 zł | + 255% | |
Personal Care | + 53% | |||
Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 53% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 kr (22 zł) | 16 zł | + 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (42 zł) | 28 zł | + 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 235 kr (105 zł) | 101 zł | + 4% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 39 kr (17 zł) | 17 zł | + 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32 kr (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (15 zł) | 10 zł | + 61% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (10 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 99% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 307 kr (137 zł) | 36 zł | + 278% | |
Entertainment | + 110% | |||
Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 110% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 431 kr (193 zł) | 68 zł | + 185% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 264 kr (118 zł) | 54 zł | + 118% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 946 kr (423 zł) | 133 zł | + 219% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 798 kr (356 zł) | 138 zł | + 159% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 139 kr (62 zł) | 18 zł | + 251% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (20 zł) | 8 zł | + 133% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 63 kr (28 zł) | 8 zł | + 247% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,007 kr (2,238 zł) | 1,907 zł | + 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.91 kr (0.41 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 38% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 467 kr (209 zł) | 119 zł | + 75% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 65 kr (29 zł) | 14 zł | + 110% | |
TOTAL | + 133% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 22,381 zł (50,080 kr) in Stockholm to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,600 zł in Łódź.
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