- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Poland
- Växjö
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Växjö, Sweden compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Växjö (Sweden) is 109% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 88 kr (37 zł) | 20 zł | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 67 kr (28 zł) | 17 zł | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 kr (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (4.59 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 29 kr (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29 kr (12 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 37 kr (15 zł) | 10 zł | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (12 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 319% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 16 kr (6 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 224% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (8 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 196% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 134 kr (56 zł) | 20 zł | + 178% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 24 kr (10 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 kr (5.12 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 149% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Växjö (Sweden) is 74% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,167 kr (3,797 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,500 kr (3,107 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 kr (290 zł) | 519 zł | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,752 kr (3,211 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,400 kr (1,823 zł) | 844 zł | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 333 kr (138 zł) | 275 zł | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 283 kr (117 zł) | 47 zł | + 148% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,875 kr (2,019 zł) | 1,789 zł | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,075 kr (445 zł) | 419 zł | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 62 kr (26 zł) | 20 zł | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 kr (41 zł) | 16 zł | + 167% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Växjö (Sweden) is 26% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 875 kr (362 zł) | 275 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 337 kr (140 zł) | 113 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 725 kr (300 zł) | 282 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000 kr (414 zł) | 297 zł | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Växjö (Sweden) is 85% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 192,500 kr (79,736 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 kr (5.55 zł) | 5.23 zł | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 474 kr (196 zł) | 75 zł | + 162% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 287 kr (119 zł) | 26 zł | + 355% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Växjö (Sweden) is 79% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 87 kr (36 zł) | 14 zł | + 162% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 kr (41 zł) | 26 zł | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 600 kr (249 zł) | 103 zł | + 141% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 38 kr (16 zł) | 16 zł | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 kr (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 kr (10 zł) | 11 zł | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (10 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 107% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 kr (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 278 kr (115 zł) | 30 zł | + 284% | |
| Entertainment | + 205% | |||
| Entertainment in Växjö (Sweden) is 205% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 285 kr (118 zł) | 63 zł | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 243 kr (101 zł) | 44 zł | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 126 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 575 kr (238 zł) | 90 zł | + 164% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 91 kr (38 zł) | 16 zł | + 137% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 kr (16 zł) | 6 zł | + 153% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 56 kr (23 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 290% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,000 kr (1,657 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 kr (4.79 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 1552% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 272 kr (113 zł) | 108 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 52 kr (22 zł) | 13 zł | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 273 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
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Cost of living in Växjö (Sweden) is 103% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 13,974 zł
(33,735 kr)
in Växjö
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,900 zł
in Łódź.
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