- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Poland
- Stockholm
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Stockholm, Sweden compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 139% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 139% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 110 kr (45 zł) | 20 zł | + 125% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 75 kr (31 zł) | 17 zł | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 kr (22 zł) | 8 zł | + 182% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (4.43 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (12 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 44 kr (18 zł) | 10 zł | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25 kr (10 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 250% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (4.16 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 109% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (7 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 152% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90 kr (37 zł) | 20 zł | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (9 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr (9 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 329% | |
| Housing | + 208% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 208% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,701 kr (8,075 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,705 kr (5,617 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 236% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,055 kr (432 zł) | 519 zł | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,134 kr (4,973 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 323% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,136 kr (3,335 zł) | 844 zł | + 295% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 724 kr (297 zł) | 275 zł | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 252 kr (103 zł) | 47 zł | + 119% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,452 kr (1,825 zł) | 1,789 zł | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,308 kr (536 zł) | 419 zł | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 kr (33 zł) | 20 zł | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 303 kr (124 zł) | 16 zł | + 701% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 38% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 909 kr (373 zł) | 275 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 363 kr (149 zł) | 113 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 888 kr (364 zł) | 282 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,326 kr (543 zł) | 297 zł | + 83% | |
| Transportation | + 147% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 147% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 200,000 kr (81,973 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (5.86 zł) | 5.23 zł | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 838 kr (343 zł) | 75 zł | + 358% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 205 kr (84 zł) | 26 zł | + 223% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 52% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 55 kr (22 zł) | 14 zł | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 95 kr (39 zł) | 26 zł | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 261 kr (107 zł) | 103 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 38 kr (15 zł) | 16 zł | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 37 kr (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37 kr (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 kr (10 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 23 kr (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 310 kr (127 zł) | 30 zł | + 323% | |
| Entertainment | + 102% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 102% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 377 kr (155 zł) | 63 zł | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 260 kr (107 zł) | 44 zł | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 990 kr (406 zł) | 126 zł | + 221% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 700 kr (287 zł) | 90 zł | + 219% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 139 kr (57 zł) | 16 zł | + 259% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 132% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 kr (25 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 310% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,563 kr (1,870 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.88 kr (0.36 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 386 kr (158 zł) | 108 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 63 kr (26 zł) | 13 zł | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 139% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,534 prices entered by 268 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 139% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 16,248 zł
(39,643 kr)
in Stockholm
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,800 zł
in Łódź.
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