Cost of living in Uppsala, Sweden vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 101% | |||
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Food in Uppsala (Sweden) is 101% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 116 kr (52 zł) | 26 zł | + 102% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 77 kr (35 zł) | 19 zł | + 80% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 57 kr (25 zł) | 8 zł | + 219% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (5.34 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 85% | |
12 eggs, large | 31 kr (14 zł) | 10 zł | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 kr (12 zł) | 7 zł | + 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 48 kr (21 zł) | 12 zł | + 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (11 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 211% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (4.67 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 103% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (7 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 127% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 95 kr (43 zł) | 27 zł | + 60% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (9 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 99% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (5.67 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 113% | |
Housing | + 104% | |||
Housing in Uppsala (Sweden) is 104% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,576 kr (6,080 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 101% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,904 kr (3,987 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 103% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 869 kr (389 zł) | 471 zł | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,895 kr (3,983 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 111% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,178 kr (2,767 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 169% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 804 kr (360 zł) | 280 zł | + 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 261 kr (117 zł) | 47 zł | + 147% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,855 kr (1,726 zł) | 1,541 zł | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 797 kr (357 zł) | 403 zł | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 79 kr (35 zł) | 21 zł | + 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 210 kr (94 zł) | 17 zł | + 448% | |
Clothes | + 42% | |||
Clothes in Uppsala (Sweden) is 42% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 931 kr (417 zł) | 246 zł | + 69% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 327 kr (146 zł) | 118 zł | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,005 kr (450 zł) | 310 zł | + 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,128 kr (505 zł) | 350 zł | + 44% | |
Transportation | + 157% | |||
Transportation in Uppsala (Sweden) is 157% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 205,391 kr (91,975 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (6 zł) | 4.82 zł | + 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 837 kr (375 zł) | 94 zł | + 297% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 308 kr (138 zł) | 26 zł | + 438% | |
Personal Care | + 44% | |||
Personal Care in Uppsala (Sweden) is 44% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 49 kr (22 zł) | 16 zł | + 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 124 kr (56 zł) | 28 zł | + 101% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 196 kr (88 zł) | 101 zł | - 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40 kr (18 zł) | 17 zł | + 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 kr (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 kr (10 zł) | 10 zł | + 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 18 kr (8 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 305 kr (137 zł) | 36 zł | + 277% | |
Entertainment | + 98% | |||
Entertainment in Uppsala (Sweden) is 98% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 372 kr (167 zł) | 68 zł | + 147% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 251 kr (113 zł) | 54 zł | + 108% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 kr (448 zł) | 133 zł | + 238% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 761 kr (341 zł) | 138 zł | + 147% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 119 kr (53 zł) | 18 zł | + 201% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr (17 zł) | 8 zł | + 100% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 55 kr (24 zł) | 8 zł | + 200% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,283 kr (1,918 zł) | 1,907 zł | + 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.34 kr (0.60 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 103% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 448 kr (201 zł) | 119 zł | + 68% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (27 zł) | 14 zł | + 97% | |
TOTAL | + 109% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Uppsala (Sweden) is 109% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 18,151 zł (40,534 kr) in Uppsala to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 8,700 zł in Łódź.
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