Cost of living in Sweden compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 73% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Sweden | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 130 kr (55 zł) | 34 zł | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 91 kr (38 zł) | 27 zł | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 kr (27 zł) | 12 zł | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (6 zł) | 3.97 zł | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 43 kr (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 kr (16 zł) | 11 zł | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 kr (23 zł) | 18 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (13 zł) | 3.88 zł | + 222% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (5.75 zł) | 3.34 zł | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (8 zł) | 4.12 zł | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 115 kr (48 zł) | 29 zł | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 26 kr (11 zł) | 3.77 zł | + 187% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 53% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Sweden | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,112 kr (8,433 zł) | 5,710 zł | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,359 kr (6,440 zł) | 4,418 zł | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,006 kr (422 zł) | 911 zł | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,165 kr (5,520 zł) | 3,202 zł | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,070 kr (4,222 zł) | 2,469 zł | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 651 kr (273 zł) | 421 zł | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 338 kr (142 zł) | 55 zł | + 160% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000 kr (1,258 zł) | 1,620 zł | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,456 kr (1,030 zł) | 502 zł | + 105% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 120 kr (50 zł) | 41 zł | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 kr (84 zł) | 29 zł | + 190% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 25% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Sweden | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 993 kr (416 zł) | 338 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 415 kr (174 zł) | 141 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,011 kr (424 zł) | 339 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,314 kr (551 zł) | 388 zł | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 95% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Sweden | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,928 kr (114,440 zł) | 103,735 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22 kr (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 883 kr (370 zł) | 115 zł | + 223% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is about the same as in Poland | ||||
| Sweden | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 kr (13 zł) | 17 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 kr (42 zł) | 48 zł | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 kr (84 zł) | 169 zł | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 38 kr (16 zł) | 19 zł | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 kr (12 zł) | 12 zł | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (15 zł) | 13 zł | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 27 kr (11 zł) | 5.90 zł | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 23 kr (10 zł) | 10 zł | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 264 kr (111 zł) | 55 zł | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 87% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Sweden | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 528 kr (222 zł) | 84 zł | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 301 kr (126 zł) | 58 zł | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 810 kr (340 zł) | 183 zł | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 883 kr (370 zł) | 176 zł | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 167 kr (70 zł) | 23 zł | + 199% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 kr (18 zł) | 13 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 kr (30 zł) | 13 zł | + 133% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,490 kr (3,979 zł) | 2,602 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.45 kr (0.61 zł) | 0.32 zł | + 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 419 kr (176 zł) | 142 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 65 kr (27 zł) | 17 zł | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Sweden is 65% more expensive than in Poland
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