- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Poland
- Umeå
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Umeå, Sweden compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Umeå (Sweden) is 112% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 91 kr (39 zł) | 20 zł | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 70 kr (30 zł) | 18 zł | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45 kr (20 zł) | 9 zł | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 kr (4.36 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31 kr (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42 kr (18 zł) | 6 zł | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 kr (22 zł) | 19 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25 kr (11 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 266% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (6 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 221% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (7 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 148% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 87 kr (38 zł) | 20 zł | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 19 kr (8 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (5.47 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 163% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Umeå (Sweden) is 110% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,813 kr (4,247 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,468 kr (3,232 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,579 kr (683 zł) | 463 zł | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,535 kr (2,828 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,790 kr (2,073 zł) | 844 zł | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 501 kr (217 zł) | 248 zł | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 168 kr (73 zł) | 47 zł | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,513 kr (2,386 zł) | 2,062 zł | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,100 kr (476 zł) | 434 zł | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 85 kr (37 zł) | 18 zł | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 kr (130 zł) | 20 zł | + 543% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Umeå (Sweden) is 56% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 926 kr (401 zł) | 275 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 413 kr (179 zł) | 113 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 kr (433 zł) | 297 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,100 kr (476 zł) | 276 zł | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Umeå (Sweden) is 96% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 210,936 kr (91,289 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (5.99 zł) | 5.10 zł | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 479 kr (207 zł) | 75 zł | + 176% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 260 kr (113 zł) | 27 zł | + 316% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Umeå (Sweden) is 38% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 kr (19 zł) | 15 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 kr (22 zł) | 25 zł | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 300 kr (130 zł) | 100 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30 kr (13 zł) | 17 zł | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35 kr (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 11 zł | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 19 kr (8 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 kr (4.33 zł) | 7 zł | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 270 kr (117 zł) | 27 zł | + 331% | |
| Entertainment | + 126% | |||
| Entertainment in Umeå (Sweden) is 126% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 413 kr (179 zł) | 65 zł | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 233 kr (101 zł) | 44 zł | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 543 kr (235 zł) | 114 zł | + 107% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 809 kr (350 zł) | 90 zł | + 289% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 115 kr (50 zł) | 15 zł | + 226% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 6 zł | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (31 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 413% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,805 kr (781 zł) | 680 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 kr (0.21 zł) | 0.29 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 489 kr (212 zł) | 108 zł | + 96% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 59 kr (26 zł) | 13 zł | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
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 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Umeå (Sweden) is 101% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 12,678 zł
(29,294 kr)
in Umeå
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,300 zł
in Łódź.
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