- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Poland
- Stockholm
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Stockholm, Sweden vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 111% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 114 kr (48 zł) | 29 zł | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (32 zł) | 19 zł | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (22 zł) | 8 zł | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (4.81 zł) | 2.60 zł | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (15 zł) | 9 zł | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 kr (13 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 kr (20 zł) | 11 zł | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (11 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 275% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (4.52 zł) | 2.22 zł | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (7 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 120% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 94 kr (39 zł) | 23 zł | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (9 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21 kr (9 zł) | 2.01 zł | + 327% | |
| Housing | + 187% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 187% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,011 kr (8,356 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 14,290 kr (5,967 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 242% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,353 kr (565 zł) | 519 zł | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,975 kr (5,418 zł) | 1,380 zł | + 293% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,997 kr (3,757 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 804 kr (336 zł) | 291 zł | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 246 kr (103 zł) | 44 zł | + 136% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,366 kr (1,823 zł) | 1,798 zł | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,330 kr (555 zł) | 419 zł | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 84 kr (35 zł) | 21 zł | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 355 kr (148 zł) | 16 zł | + 856% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 40% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 943 kr (394 zł) | 264 zł | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 364 kr (152 zł) | 121 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 934 kr (390 zł) | 287 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,358 kr (567 zł) | 303 zł | + 87% | |
| Transportation | + 137% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 137% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 203,532 kr (84,985 zł) | 68,915 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (6 zł) | 5.25 zł | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 857 kr (358 zł) | 90 zł | + 298% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 207 kr (86 zł) | 27 zł | + 221% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 55% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 kr (21 zł) | 14 zł | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 95 kr (39 zł) | 27 zł | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 230 kr (96 zł) | 100 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 37 kr (15 zł) | 16 zł | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 kr (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 kr (12 zł) | 10 zł | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 kr (10 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 128% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 351 kr (146 zł) | 30 zł | + 396% | |
| Entertainment | + 102% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 102% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 414 kr (173 zł) | 59 zł | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 258 kr (108 zł) | 51 zł | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 963 kr (402 zł) | 130 zł | + 210% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 733 kr (306 zł) | 103 zł | + 198% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 135 kr (56 zł) | 15 zł | + 265% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 61 kr (25 zł) | 6 zł | + 309% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,563 kr (1,905 zł) | 1,984 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.92 kr (0.38 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 420 kr (175 zł) | 122 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 62 kr (26 zł) | 14 zł | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | + 128% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 128% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 19,827 zł
(47,484 kr)
in Stockholm
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
8,700 zł
in Łódź.
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