- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Poland
- Växjö
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Växjö, Sweden compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 114% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Växjö (Sweden) is 114% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 kr (40 zł) | 20 zł | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 66 kr (29 zł) | 18 zł | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 kr (13 zł) | 9 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (4.76 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30 kr (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29 kr (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 41 kr (18 zł) | 19 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (12 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 311% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 kr (7 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 265% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 kr (9 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 227% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 155 kr (69 zł) | 20 zł | + 243% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 26 kr (12 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 114% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (5.85 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 182% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Växjö (Sweden) is 88% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 14,113 kr (6,259 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,738 kr (3,432 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 564 kr (250 zł) | 463 zł | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,540 kr (2,014 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,989 kr (2,213 zł) | 844 zł | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 251 kr (111 zł) | 248 zł | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 276 kr (123 zł) | 47 zł | + 160% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,789 kr (2,567 zł) | 2,062 zł | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,046 kr (464 zł) | 434 zł | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 64 kr (28 zł) | 18 zł | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 20 zł | - | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Växjö (Sweden) is 38% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,020 kr (453 zł) | 275 zł | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 325 kr (144 zł) | 113 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 779 kr (345 zł) | 297 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 892 kr (396 zł) | 276 zł | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Växjö (Sweden) is 58% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 200,395 kr (88,879 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (6 zł) | 5.10 zł | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 391 kr (173 zł) | 75 zł | + 131% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Växjö (Sweden) is 56% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 kr (35 zł) | 15 zł | + 144% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 25 zł | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 100 zł | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 kr (16 zł) | 17 zł | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35 kr (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kr (12 zł) | 11 zł | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 kr (11 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 114% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 302 kr (134 zł) | 27 zł | + 396% | |
| Entertainment | + 113% | |||
| Entertainment in Växjö (Sweden) is 113% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 329 kr (146 zł) | 65 zł | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 236 kr (105 zł) | 44 zł | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 114 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 651 kr (289 zł) | 90 zł | + 221% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 95 kr (42 zł) | 15 zł | + 177% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (19 zł) | 6 zł | + 188% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 kr (29 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 379% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 680 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.39 kr (1.06 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 266% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 274 kr (121 zł) | 108 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 kr (22 zł) | 13 zł | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 76 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Växjö (Sweden) is 84% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 13,272 zł
(29,924 kr)
in Växjö
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,200 zł
in Łódź.
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