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 63.0% higher than in Poland | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sweden is 42.7% higher than in Poland | |
Restaurants | Poland Edit |
Sweden Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
40.00 zł (104.85 kr) |
53.03 zł (139.00 kr) |
+32.6 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
180.00 zł (471.83 kr) |
305.19 zł (800.00 kr) |
+69.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
32.00 zł (83.88 kr) |
40.25 zł (105.50 kr) |
+25.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
14.00 zł (36.70 kr) |
28.61 zł (75.00 kr) |
+104.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
15.00 zł (39.32 kr) |
28.61 zł (75.00 kr) |
+90.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
13.55 zł (35.52 kr) |
17.06 zł (44.72 kr) |
+25.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
7.28 zł (19.08 kr) |
10.00 zł (26.22 kr) |
+37.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
6.42 zł (16.84 kr) |
8.47 zł (22.21 kr) |
+31.9 % |
Markets | Poland Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
14.85 zł (38.92 kr) |
23.01 zł (60.31 kr) |
+55.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
4.50 zł (11.81 kr) |
9.98 zł (26.16 kr) |
+121.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.50 zł (6.55 kr) |
6.20 zł (16.26 kr) |
+148.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
12.35 zł (32.36 kr) |
15.92 zł (41.74 kr) |
+29.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
15.89 zł (41.66 kr) |
19.73 zł (51.73 kr) |
+24.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
10.98 zł (28.77 kr) |
20.51 zł (53.77 kr) |
+86.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
20.44 zł (53.59 kr) |
30.63 zł (80.29 kr) |
+49.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.85 zł (4.85 kr) |
5.23 zł (13.70 kr) |
+182.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.96 zł (7.75 kr) |
4.52 zł (11.85 kr) |
+53.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
3.07 zł (8.05 kr) |
5.22 zł (13.69 kr) |
+70.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
5.01 zł (13.14 kr) |
7.46 zł (19.57 kr) |
+48.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.58 zł (4.14 kr) |
2.91 zł (7.62 kr) |
+84.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.95 zł (5.11 kr) |
2.94 zł (7.70 kr) |
+50.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.87 zł (12.76 kr) |
8.70 zł (22.80 kr) |
+78.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.45 zł (6.42 kr) |
5.42 zł (14.20 kr) |
+121.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
25.00 zł (65.53 kr) |
38.15 zł (100.00 kr) |
+52.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
4.32 zł (11.31 kr) |
7.70 zł (20.19 kr) |
+78.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
6.16 zł (16.15 kr) |
8.03 zł (21.05 kr) |
+30.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
19.50 zł (51.11 kr) |
27.47 zł (72.00 kr) |
+40.9 % |
Transportation | Poland Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
4.40 zł (11.53 kr) |
13.73 zł (36.00 kr) |
+212.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
119.00 zł (311.93 kr) |
324.27 zł (850.00 kr) |
+172.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
8.00 zł (20.97 kr) |
23.27 zł (61.00 kr) |
+190.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
5.47 zł (14.34 kr) |
12.28 zł (32.19 kr) |
+124.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
45.00 zł (117.96 kr) |
226.99 zł (595.00 kr) |
+404.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
24.19 zł (63.41 kr) |
27.16 zł (71.18 kr) |
+12.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
123,890.00 zł (324,750.09 kr) |
117,881.44 zł (309,000.00 kr) |
-4.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
114,279.67 zł (299,558.75 kr) |
122,635.55 zł (321,461.84 kr) |
+7.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Poland Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
1,088.99 zł (2,854.55 kr) |
469.62 zł (1,231.02 kr) |
-56.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
36.05 zł (94.49 kr) |
104.70 zł (274.44 kr) |
+190.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
62.49 zł (163.80 kr) |
136.54 zł (357.91 kr) |
+118.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Poland Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
139.22 zł (364.95 kr) |
149.91 zł (392.96 kr) |
+7.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
78.40 zł (205.51 kr) |
103.89 zł (272.33 kr) |
+32.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
29.00 zł (76.02 kr) |
60.66 zł (159.00 kr) |
+109.2 % |
Childcare | Poland Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,498.28 zł (3,927.41 kr) |
551.12 zł (1,444.63 kr) |
-63.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
36,526.16 zł (95,745.20 kr) |
9,346.99 zł (24,501.07 kr) |
-74.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Poland Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
304.69 zł (798.67 kr) |
338.09 zł (886.23 kr) |
+11.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
152.53 zł (399.82 kr) |
153.40 zł (402.10 kr) |
+0.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
331.85 zł (869.88 kr) |
367.23 zł (962.61 kr) |
+10.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
370.39 zł (970.89 kr) |
523.72 zł (1,372.82 kr) |
+41.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Poland Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
2,895.16 zł (7,589.02 kr) |
3,499.59 zł (9,173.40 kr) |
+20.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
2,358.56 zł (6,182.43 kr) |
2,713.66 zł (7,113.27 kr) |
+15.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
4,878.64 zł (12,788.26 kr) |
5,772.46 zł (15,131.22 kr) |
+18.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
3,749.52 zł (9,828.52 kr) |
4,426.39 zł (11,602.80 kr) |
+18.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Poland Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,408.32 zł (3,691.60 kr) |
2,120.12 zł (5,557.43 kr) |
+50.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,025.03 zł (2,686.88 kr) |
1,333.83 zł (3,496.33 kr) |
+30.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Poland Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
5,942.44 zł (15,576.78 kr) |
11,583.87 zł (30,364.53 kr) |
+94.9 % |
| 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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