- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Poland
- Uppsala
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uppsala, Sweden compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uppsala (Sweden) is 112% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 102 kr (42 zł) | 20 zł | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 70 kr (29 zł) | 17 zł | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 kr (23 zł) | 8 zł | + 195% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (4.82 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 29 kr (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 kr (10 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 kr (20 zł) | 10 zł | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 kr (10 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 229% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (4.31 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 kr (5.87 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 109% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 kr (38 zł) | 20 zł | + 91% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 kr (8 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (5.49 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 167% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in Uppsala (Sweden) is 123% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 12,783 kr (5,333 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 8,670 kr (3,617 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 869 kr (363 zł) | 519 zł | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,455 kr (3,527 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,922 kr (2,471 zł) | 844 zł | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 804 kr (336 zł) | 275 zł | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 256 kr (107 zł) | 47 zł | + 127% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,161 kr (1,736 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 797 kr (333 zł) | 419 zł | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 79 kr (33 zł) | 20 zł | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 210 kr (88 zł) | 16 zł | + 465% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Uppsala (Sweden) is 30% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 914 kr (381 zł) | 275 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 319 kr (133 zł) | 113 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 941 kr (393 zł) | 282 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,114 kr (465 zł) | 297 zł | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 151% | |||
| Transportation in Uppsala (Sweden) is 151% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 198,997 kr (83,017 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (5.84 zł) | 5.23 zł | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 790 kr (330 zł) | 75 zł | + 340% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 308 kr (129 zł) | 26 zł | + 393% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Uppsala (Sweden) is 32% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 49 kr (21 zł) | 14 zł | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 124 kr (52 zł) | 26 zł | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 196 kr (82 zł) | 103 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40 kr (17 zł) | 16 zł | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 kr (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 kr (9 zł) | 11 zł | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 18 kr (7 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 284 kr (119 zł) | 30 zł | + 296% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Uppsala (Sweden) is 101% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 374 kr (156 zł) | 63 zł | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 243 kr (102 zł) | 44 zł | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 kr (417 zł) | 126 zł | + 230% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 748 kr (312 zł) | 90 zł | + 247% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 116 kr (48 zł) | 16 zł | + 205% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36 kr (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 131% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 56 kr (23 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 290% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,211 kr (1,757 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 kr (0.20 zł) | 0.29 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 464 kr (193 zł) | 108 zł | + 79% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 62 kr (26 zł) | 13 zł | + 100% | |
| TOTAL | + 112% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 411 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uppsala (Sweden) is 112% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 14,444 zł
(34,624 kr)
in Uppsala
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,800 zł
in Łódź.
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