Cost of living in Sweden compared to Poland
Currency:
Food | + 41% | |||
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Food in Sweden is 41% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Sweden | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 141 kr (54 zł) | 43 zł | + 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101 kr (39 zł) | 30 zł | + 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 67 kr (26 zł) | 14 zł | + 81% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (5.98 zł) | 3.99 zł | + 50% | |
12 eggs, large | 44 kr (17 zł) | 14 zł | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42 kr (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr (21 zł) | 19 zł | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 kr (12 zł) | 4.13 zł | + 202% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 16 kr (6 zł) | 4.80 zł | + 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (8 zł) | 4.14 zł | + 89% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118 kr (45 zł) | 33 zł | + 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 24 kr (9 zł) | 9 zł | + 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 kr (7 zł) | 3.81 zł | + 76% | |
Housing | + 33% | |||
Housing in Sweden is 33% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Sweden | Poland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,387 kr (8,160 zł) | 6,695 zł | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,255 kr (5,820 zł) | 4,717 zł | + 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,449 kr (934 zł) | 889 zł | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,014 kr (5,347 zł) | 3,755 zł | + 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,732 kr (3,713 zł) | 2,834 zł | + 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 410 kr (156 zł) | 459 zł | - 66% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 324 kr (124 zł) | 56 zł | + 120% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,699 kr (1,793 zł) | 1,500 zł | + 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,233 kr (470 zł) | 679 zł | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 109 kr (42 zł) | 44 zł | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 288 kr (110 zł) | 46 zł | + 139% | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in Sweden is 17% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Sweden | Poland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 879 kr (336 zł) | 301 zł | + 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 453 kr (173 zł) | 151 zł | + 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,017 kr (388 zł) | 338 zł | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,481 kr (565 zł) | 387 zł | + 46% | |
Transportation | + 92% | |||
Transportation in Sweden is 92% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Sweden | Poland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 348,489 kr (132,961 zł) | 118,744 zł | + 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 kr (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 917 kr (350 zł) | 111 zł | + 217% | |
Personal Care | + 34% | |||
Personal Care in Sweden is 34% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Sweden | Poland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 56 kr (21 zł) | 28 zł | - 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 259 kr (99 zł) | 22 zł | + 347% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 277 kr (106 zł) | 187 zł | - 43% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40 kr (15 zł) | 13 zł | + 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36 kr (14 zł) | 16 zł | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (14 zł) | 13 zł | + 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 41 kr (16 zł) | 7 zł | + 111% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 316 kr (121 zł) | 54 zł | + 123% | |
Entertainment | + 91% | |||
Entertainment in Sweden is 91% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Sweden | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 488 kr (186 zł) | 104 zł | + 80% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 317 kr (121 zł) | 56 zł | + 115% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 944 kr (360 zł) | 232 zł | + 55% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 904 kr (345 zł) | 186 zł | + 86% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 147 kr (56 zł) | 29 zł | + 92% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (17 zł) | 14 zł | + 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 kr (27 zł) | 14 zł | + 102% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,541 kr (2,496 zł) | 4,148 zł | - 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 kr (2.89 zł) | 0.48 zł | + 502% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 439 kr (167 zł) | 151 zł | + 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 70 kr (27 zł) | 19 zł | + 44% | |
TOTAL | + 56% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Sweden is 56% more expensive than in Poland
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