Cost of Living Comparison Between Poland and Sweden 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Sweden is 42.6% higher than in Poland (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Sweden is 36.6% higher than in Poland | |
| Rent Prices in Sweden are 18.2% higher than in Poland | |
| Restaurant Prices in Sweden are 45.9% higher than in Poland | |
| Groceries Prices in Sweden are 62.9% higher than in Poland | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sweden is 41.4% higher than in Poland | |
Restaurants | Poland Edit |
Sweden Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
40.00 zł (105.84 kr) |
52.53 zł (139.00 kr) |
+31.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
180.00 zł (476.30 kr) |
302.33 zł (800.00 kr) |
+68.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
32.00 zł (84.68 kr) |
39.87 zł (105.50 kr) |
+24.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) |
14.00 zł (37.05 kr) |
28.34 zł (75.00 kr) |
+102.5 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) |
15.00 zł (39.69 kr) |
28.34 zł (75.00 kr) |
+89.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
13.55 zł (35.86 kr) |
16.90 zł (44.72 kr) |
+24.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) |
7.28 zł (19.26 kr) |
9.91 zł (26.22 kr) |
+36.1 % |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) |
6.42 zł (17.00 kr) |
8.39 zł (22.21 kr) |
+30.6 % |
Markets | Poland Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) |
3.92 zł (10.38 kr) |
6.02 zł (15.93 kr) |
+53.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) |
4.97 zł (13.15 kr) |
10.90 zł (28.84 kr) |
+119.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1kg) |
5.52 zł (14.60 kr) |
13.55 zł (35.86 kr) |
+145.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
12.35 zł (32.67 kr) |
15.77 zł (41.74 kr) |
+27.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1kg) |
35.04 zł (92.72 kr) |
43.10 zł (114.04 kr) |
+23.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) |
24.20 zł (64.04 kr) |
44.80 zł (118.54 kr) |
+85.1 % |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
45.07 zł (119.27 kr) |
66.89 zł (177.01 kr) |
+48.4 % |
| Apples (1kg) |
4.08 zł (10.81 kr) |
11.41 zł (30.20 kr) |
+179.5 % |
| Banana (1kg) |
6.52 zł (17.25 kr) |
9.88 zł (26.13 kr) |
+51.5 % |
| Oranges (1kg) |
6.77 zł (17.92 kr) |
11.41 zł (30.18 kr) |
+68.5 % |
| Tomato (1kg) |
11.05 zł (29.24 kr) |
16.30 zł (43.14 kr) |
+47.5 % |
| Potato (1kg) |
3.49 zł (9.23 kr) |
6.35 zł (16.81 kr) |
+82.1 % |
| Onion (1kg) |
4.30 zł (11.38 kr) |
6.41 zł (16.97 kr) |
+49.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.87 zł (12.90 kr) |
8.62 zł (22.80 kr) |
+76.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.45 zł (6.48 kr) |
5.37 zł (14.20 kr) |
+119.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
25.00 zł (66.15 kr) |
37.79 zł (100.00 kr) |
+51.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
4.32 zł (11.43 kr) |
7.63 zł (20.19 kr) |
+76.6 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) |
6.17 zł (16.31 kr) |
7.96 zł (21.05 kr) |
+29.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
19.50 zł (51.60 kr) |
27.21 zł (72.00 kr) |
+39.5 % |
Transportation | Poland Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
4.40 zł (11.64 kr) |
13.60 zł (36.00 kr) |
+209.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
119.00 zł (314.89 kr) |
321.23 zł (850.00 kr) |
+169.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
8.00 zł (21.17 kr) |
23.05 zł (61.00 kr) |
+188.2 % |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) |
3.40 zł (9.00 kr) |
7.56 zł (20.00 kr) |
+122.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
45.00 zł (119.08 kr) |
224.86 zł (595.00 kr) |
+399.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 liter) |
6.39 zł (16.91 kr) |
7.11 zł (18.80 kr) |
+11.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
123,890.00 zł (327,827.14 kr) |
116,774.99 zł (309,000.00 kr) |
-5.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
114,279.67 zł (302,397.11 kr) |
121,484.47 zł (321,461.84 kr) |
+6.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Poland Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment |
1,088.99 zł (2,881.60 kr) |
465.22 zł (1,231.02 kr) |
-57.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
36.05 zł (95.39 kr) |
103.71 zł (274.44 kr) |
+187.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
62.49 zł (165.36 kr) |
135.26 zł (357.91 kr) |
+116.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Poland Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
139.22 zł (368.40 kr) |
148.51 zł (392.96 kr) |
+6.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
78.40 zł (207.46 kr) |
102.92 zł (272.33 kr) |
+31.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
29.00 zł (76.74 kr) |
60.09 zł (159.00 kr) |
+107.2 % |
Childcare | Poland Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,498.28 zł (3,964.62 kr) |
545.94 zł (1,444.63 kr) |
-63.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
36,526.16 zł (96,652.39 kr) |
9,259.26 zł (24,501.07 kr) |
-74.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Poland Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
304.69 zł (806.24 kr) |
334.92 zł (886.23 kr) |
+9.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
152.53 zł (403.61 kr) |
151.96 zł (402.10 kr) |
-0.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
331.85 zł (878.12 kr) |
363.78 zł (962.61 kr) |
+9.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
370.39 zł (980.09 kr) |
518.81 zł (1,372.82 kr) |
+40.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Poland Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
2,895.16 zł (7,660.93 kr) |
3,466.74 zł (9,173.40 kr) |
+19.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
2,358.56 zł (6,241.01 kr) |
2,688.19 zł (7,113.27 kr) |
+14.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
4,878.64 zł (12,909.43 kr) |
5,718.28 zł (15,131.22 kr) |
+17.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
3,749.52 zł (9,921.65 kr) |
4,384.84 zł (11,602.80 kr) |
+16.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Poland Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
15,159.18 zł (40,112.92 kr) |
22,606.79 zł (59,820.15 kr) |
+49.1 % |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
11,033.38 zł (29,195.60 kr) |
14,222.57 zł (37,634.54 kr) |
+28.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Poland Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
5,942.44 zł (15,724.37 kr) |
11,475.14 zł (30,364.53 kr) |
+93.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.97 | 4.56 | -34.6 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | March 2025 | |
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