- 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 | 93 kr (38 zł) | 20 zł | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 72 kr (29 zł) | 17 zł | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42 kr (17 zł) | 8 zł | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (4.31 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 kr (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 kr (15 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 196% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53 kr (22 zł) | 17 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 24 kr (10 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 255% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (5.81 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 131% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (7 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 143% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 kr (37 zł) | 20 zł | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 19 kr (8 zł) | 5.18 zł | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 kr (6 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 193% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Umeå (Sweden) is 80% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,650 kr (3,917 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,357 kr (2,986 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,258 kr (511 zł) | 519 zł | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,517 kr (2,645 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,625 kr (1,877 zł) | 844 zł | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 397 kr (161 zł) | 275 zł | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 164 kr (67 zł) | 47 zł | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,513 kr (2,238 zł) | 1,879 zł | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,067 kr (433 zł) | 419 zł | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 74 kr (30 zł) | 19 zł | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 225 kr (91 zł) | 16 zł | + 488% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Umeå (Sweden) is 27% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 926 kr (376 zł) | 275 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 312 kr (127 zł) | 113 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 kr (406 zł) | 283 zł | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,100 kr (446 zł) | 298 zł | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Umeå (Sweden) is 74% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 210,700 kr (85,516 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (5.70 zł) | 5.28 zł | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 457 kr (186 zł) | 75 zł | + 147% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 220 kr (89 zł) | 26 zł | + 243% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Umeå (Sweden) is 37% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 kr (18 zł) | 14 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 kr (20 zł) | 26 zł | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 283 kr (115 zł) | 100 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30 kr (12 zł) | 16 zł | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 kr (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 kr (10 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 118% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 kr (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 313 kr (127 zł) | 28 zł | + 351% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Umeå (Sweden) is 95% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 kr (162 zł) | 63 zł | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 234 kr (95 zł) | 44 zł | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 543 kr (220 zł) | 115 zł | + 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 767 kr (311 zł) | 90 zł | + 246% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 120 kr (49 zł) | 15 zł | + 219% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 kr (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 139% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (29 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 380% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 2,100 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.29 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 466 kr (189 zł) | 108 zł | + 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 58 kr (24 zł) | 13 zł | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 206 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Umeå (Sweden) is 81% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 13,765 zł
(33,916 kr)
in Umeå
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,600 zł
in Łódź.
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