Cost of living in Sweden compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 98% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Sweden | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 109 kr (48 zł) | 30 zł | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 85 kr (38 zł) | 20 zł | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49 kr (22 zł) | 9 zł | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 kr (5.65 zł) | 2.93 zł | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 kr (16 zł) | 10 zł | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32 kr (14 zł) | 7 zł | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 kr (22 zł) | 12 zł | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (12 zł) | 3.80 zł | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (5.10 zł) | 2.63 zł | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 kr (8 zł) | 3.51 zł | + 123% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 105 kr (47 zł) | 28 zł | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (9 zł) | 2.69 zł | + 226% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 65% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Sweden | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,787 kr (6,584 zł) | 4,254 zł | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,223 kr (4,997 zł) | 3,058 zł | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 988 kr (440 zł) | 458 zł | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,649 kr (4,296 zł) | 2,611 zł | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,069 kr (3,148 zł) | 2,050 zł | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 355 kr (158 zł) | 277 zł | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 279 kr (124 zł) | 44 zł | + 181% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,716 kr (1,655 zł) | 1,735 zł | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,057 kr (471 zł) | 394 zł | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 kr (20 zł) | 32 zł | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 231 kr (103 zł) | 22 zł | + 364% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 10% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Sweden | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 908 kr (404 zł) | 321 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 335 kr (149 zł) | 168 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 940 kr (419 zł) | 285 zł | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,187 kr (528 zł) | 372 zł | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 100% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Sweden | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 243,034 kr (108,212 zł) | 75,254 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (7 zł) | 4.72 zł | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 712 kr (317 zł) | 108 zł | + 195% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 28% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Sweden | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 54 kr (24 zł) | 18 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 kr (51 zł) | 35 zł | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 282 kr (126 zł) | 139 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 kr (16 zł) | 14 zł | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 kr (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kr (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (10 zł) | 5.60 zł | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 311 kr (139 zł) | 54 zł | + 159% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 92% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Sweden | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 399 kr (178 zł) | 69 zł | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 265 kr (118 zł) | 57 zł | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 762 kr (339 zł) | 208 zł | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 731 kr (326 zł) | 124 zł | + 162% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 128 kr (57 zł) | 23 zł | + 153% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 kr (17 zł) | 13 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 kr (29 zł) | 11 zł | + 175% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,576 kr (2,483 zł) | 1,971 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.39 kr (0.62 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 107% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 310 kr (138 zł) | 104 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 66 kr (29 zł) | 18 zł | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 76% more expensive than in Poland
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