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Cost of living in Uppsala, Sweden vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uppsala (Sweden) is 85% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 108 kr (45 zł) | 30 zł | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 72 kr (30 zł) | 19 zł | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 58 kr (24 zł) | 8 zł | + 205% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (4.82 zł) | 2.65 zł | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 29 kr (12 zł) | 9 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 kr (10 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 48 kr (20 zł) | 11 zł | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25 kr (10 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 260% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (4.41 zł) | 2.27 zł | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 kr (6 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 94% | |
| 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 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (5.49 zł) | 1.95 zł | + 181% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Uppsala (Sweden) is 95% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 13,223 kr (5,518 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 8,670 kr (3,618 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 107% | |
| 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 | 8,686 kr (3,624 zł) | 1,426 zł | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,705 kr (2,380 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 804 kr (336 zł) | 291 zł | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 256 kr (107 zł) | 44 zł | + 146% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,161 kr (1,736 zł) | 1,798 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) | 21 zł | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 210 kr (88 zł) | 16 zł | + 466% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Uppsala (Sweden) is 31% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 914 kr (382 zł) | 264 zł | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 319 kr (133 zł) | 118 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 978 kr (408 zł) | 276 zł | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,150 kr (480 zł) | 299 zł | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 134% | |||
| Transportation in Uppsala (Sweden) is 134% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 198,997 kr (83,038 zł) | 68,024 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (5.84 zł) | 5.25 zł | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 806 kr (336 zł) | 91 zł | + 270% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 308 kr (129 zł) | 27 zł | + 378% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Uppsala (Sweden) is 34% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 49 kr (21 zł) | 14 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 124 kr (52 zł) | 27 zł | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 196 kr (82 zł) | 100 zł | - 18% | |
| 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 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 kr (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 18 kr (7 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 63% | |
| 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 | + 302% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Uppsala (Sweden) is 95% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 393 kr (164 zł) | 59 zł | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 249 kr (104 zł) | 47 zł | + 119% | |
| 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 | 777 kr (324 zł) | 103 zł | + 215% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 114 kr (48 zł) | 15 zł | + 208% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 56 kr (23 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 288% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,211 kr (1,757 zł) | 1,972 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 kr (0.20 zł) | 0.28 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 453 kr (189 zł) | 122 zł | + 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 62 kr (26 zł) | 14 zł | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 496 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uppsala (Sweden) is 96% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 17,229 zł
(41,289 kr)
in Uppsala
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
8,800 zł
in Łódź.
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