- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Poland
- Växjö
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Växjö, Sweden compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Växjö (Sweden) is 103% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 86 kr (35 zł) | 20 zł | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 66 kr (27 zł) | 17 zł | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 kr (12 zł) | 8 zł | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (4.41 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31 kr (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (12 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 41 kr (17 zł) | 10 zł | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 28 kr (12 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 292% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (5.76 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 190% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (8 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 194% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 134 kr (55 zł) | 20 zł | + 176% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 24 kr (10 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 kr (4.30 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 109% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Växjö (Sweden) is 73% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,167 kr (3,771 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,500 kr (3,085 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 kr (288 zł) | 519 zł | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,752 kr (3,189 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,400 kr (1,810 zł) | 844 zł | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 333 kr (137 zł) | 275 zł | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 283 kr (116 zł) | 47 zł | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,875 kr (2,005 zł) | 1,789 zł | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,075 kr (442 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 | + 165% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Växjö (Sweden) is 25% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 875 kr (360 zł) | 275 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 337 kr (139 zł) | 113 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 725 kr (298 zł) | 282 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000 kr (411 zł) | 297 zł | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Växjö (Sweden) is 83% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 192,500 kr (79,191 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 kr (5.51 zł) | 5.23 zł | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 474 kr (195 zł) | 75 zł | + 160% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 287 kr (118 zł) | 26 zł | + 352% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Växjö (Sweden) is 77% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 87 kr (36 zł) | 14 zł | + 160% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 kr (41 zł) | 26 zł | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 600 kr (247 zł) | 103 zł | + 140% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 38 kr (15 zł) | 16 zł | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 kr (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 kr (10 zł) | 11 zł | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (10 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 kr (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 278 kr (114 zł) | 30 zł | + 281% | |
| Entertainment | + 212% | |||
| Entertainment in Växjö (Sweden) is 212% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 285 kr (117 zł) | 63 zł | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 243 kr (100 zł) | 44 zł | + 127% | |
| 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 (236 zł) | 90 zł | + 163% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 91 kr (37 zł) | 16 zł | + 135% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 kr (16 zł) | 6 zł | + 151% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 56 kr (23 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 287% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,000 kr (1,646 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 kr (4.76 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 1540% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 272 kr (112 zł) | 108 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 52 kr (21 zł) | 13 zł | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 265 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.41138
PLN
/
SEK
Do you live in Łódź? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 13% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Adana is 75% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in Toronto is 28% more expensive than in Montreal
- Cost of living in LA is 16% cheaper than in New York
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 54% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Hong Kong is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in New York is 6% more expensive than in London
- Cost of living in Morelia is 57% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in Birmingham is 86% more expensive than in Szombathely
- Cost of living in Concordia is 74% cheaper than in Anchorage
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Lviv (Ukraine)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Karlstad (Sweden)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Luxembourg
- Cost of Living, Prices in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Riga (Latvia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Limerick (Ireland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kraków (Poland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Galway (Ireland)
Cost of living in Växjö (Sweden) is 102% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 13,707 zł
(33,318 kr)
in Växjö
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,800 zł
in Łódź.
Recent Prices Added
- 60 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) in İzmir costs 1.67TL (4 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Lilongwe costs 10,000 Kwacha (28 minutes ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Manchester costs £100 (34 minutes ago)
- 1 kg of boneless chicken breast in Haifa costs 20 ₪ (about 1 hour ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Shanghai costs 元280 (about 1 hour ago)
- 500 g of boneless chicken breast in Delhi costs ₨200 (about 1 hour ago)