- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Poland
- Umeå
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Umeå, Sweden vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Umeå (Sweden) is 87% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 94 kr (39 zł) | 30 zł | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 72 kr (30 zł) | 19 zł | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44 kr (18 zł) | 8 zł | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (4.41 zł) | 2.65 zł | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 kr (13 zł) | 9 zł | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 kr (15 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53 kr (22 zł) | 11 zł | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 24 kr (10 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 kr (6 zł) | 2.27 zł | + 166% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (7 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 122% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 kr (38 zł) | 24 zł | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 kr (8 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 kr (6 zł) | 1.95 zł | + 215% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Umeå (Sweden) is 58% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,578 kr (3,978 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,313 kr (3,037 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,258 kr (522 zł) | 519 zł | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,443 kr (2,676 zł) | 1,426 zł | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,600 kr (1,910 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 397 kr (165 zł) | 291 zł | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 164 kr (68 zł) | 44 zł | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,513 kr (2,290 zł) | 1,798 zł | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,067 kr (443 zł) | 419 zł | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 74 kr (31 zł) | 21 zł | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 225 kr (93 zł) | 16 zł | + 502% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Umeå (Sweden) is 29% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 926 kr (384 zł) | 264 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 312 kr (130 zł) | 118 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 kr (415 zł) | 276 zł | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,100 kr (457 zł) | 299 zł | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Umeå (Sweden) is 68% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 220,433 kr (91,546 zł) | 68,024 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (5.83 zł) | 5.25 zł | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 457 kr (190 zł) | 91 zł | + 109% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 220 kr (91 zł) | 27 zł | + 240% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Umeå (Sweden) is 36% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 kr (18 zł) | 14 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 kr (21 zł) | 27 zł | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 283 kr (118 zł) | 100 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30 kr (12 zł) | 16 zł | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 kr (8 zł) | 10 zł | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 kr (10 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 128% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 kr (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 313 kr (130 zł) | 30 zł | + 340% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Umeå (Sweden) is 91% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 kr (166 zł) | 59 zł | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 234 kr (97 zł) | 47 zł | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 543 kr (226 zł) | 126 zł | + 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 767 kr (318 zł) | 103 zł | + 210% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 120 kr (50 zł) | 15 zł | + 222% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 kr (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (29 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 392% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 1,972 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.28 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 466 kr (194 zł) | 122 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 58 kr (24 zł) | 14 zł | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 335 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
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Cost of living in Umeå (Sweden) is 69% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 15,394 zł
(37,066 kr)
in Umeå
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,100 zł
in Łódź.
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