Cost of living in Uppsala (Sweden) is 109% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
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| Food in Uppsala (Sweden) is 102% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Uppsala (Sweden) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| 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 | 85% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 26 kr (12 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 (5.68 zł) | 2.66 zł | 113% |
| Housing in Uppsala (Sweden) is 104% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
| Uppsala (Sweden) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 13,576 kr (6,084 zł) | 3,027 zł | 101% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 8,904 kr (3,991 zł) | 1,964 zł | 103% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 869 kr (390 zł) | 471 zł | 17% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 8,895 kr (3,987 zł) | 1,890 zł | 111% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 6,178 kr (2,769 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 | 29% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 261 kr (117 zł) | 47 zł | 147% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 3,855 kr (1,728 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 in Uppsala (Sweden) is 42% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
| Uppsala (Sweden) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| 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 (147 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 (506 zł) | 350 zł | 44% |
| Transportation in Uppsala (Sweden) is 157% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
| Uppsala (Sweden) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 205,391 kr (92,051 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 in Uppsala (Sweden) is 44% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
| Uppsala (Sweden) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| 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 | 102% |
| 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 | 3% |
| 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 in Uppsala (Sweden) is 98% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
| Uppsala (Sweden) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| 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 | 109% |
| 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 | 148% |
| 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 | 201% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 4,283 kr (1,919 zł) | 1,907 zł | 1% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 1.34 kr (0.60 zł) | 0.30 zł | 104% |
| 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% |
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For example, you would need at least 17,099 zł (38,152 kr) in Uppsala to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 8,200 zł in Łódź.