Cost of Living Comparison Between Sweden and Poland 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Poland is 32.0% lower than in Sweden (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Poland is 29.4% lower than in Sweden | |
| Rent Prices in Poland are 19.5% lower than in Sweden | |
| Restaurant Prices in Poland are 33.3% lower than in Sweden | |
| Groceries Prices in Poland are 41.1% lower than in Sweden | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Poland is 27.0% lower than in Sweden | |
Restaurants | Sweden Edit |
Poland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
140.00 kr (55.39 zł) |
101.11 kr (40.00 zł) |
-27.8 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
800.00 kr (316.50 zł) |
470.14 kr (186.00 zł) |
-41.2 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
109.50 kr (43.32 zł) |
83.41 kr (33.00 zł) |
-23.8 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
79.00 kr (31.25 zł) |
37.91 kr (15.00 zł) |
-52.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
75.00 kr (29.67 zł) |
37.91 kr (15.00 zł) |
-49.4 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
46.20 kr (18.28 zł) |
34.79 kr (13.77 zł) |
-24.7 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
27.32 kr (10.81 zł) |
19.98 kr (7.91 zł) |
-26.9 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
22.14 kr (8.76 zł) |
18.01 kr (7.12 zł) |
-18.7 % |
Markets | Sweden Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
16.29 kr (6.45 zł) |
9.89 kr (3.91 zł) |
-39.3 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
26.03 kr (10.30 zł) |
11.34 kr (4.49 zł) |
-56.4 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
16.30 kr (6.45 zł) |
6.43 kr (2.54 zł) |
-60.6 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
41.95 kr (16.60 zł) |
32.75 kr (12.96 zł) |
-21.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
52.96 kr (20.95 zł) |
39.46 kr (15.61 zł) |
-25.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
53.82 kr (21.29 zł) |
28.55 kr (11.30 zł) |
-46.9 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
85.96 kr (34.01 zł) |
54.44 kr (21.54 zł) |
-36.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
14.01 kr (5.54 zł) |
5.04 kr (2.00 zł) |
-64.0 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
11.82 kr (4.68 zł) |
7.41 kr (2.93 zł) |
-37.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
13.51 kr (5.34 zł) |
7.81 kr (3.09 zł) |
-42.2 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
19.51 kr (7.72 zł) |
12.43 kr (4.92 zł) |
-36.2 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
7.82 kr (3.09 zł) |
3.91 kr (1.55 zł) |
-50.0 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
7.50 kr (2.97 zł) |
4.71 kr (1.86 zł) |
-37.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
23.33 kr (9.23 zł) |
12.41 kr (4.91 zł) |
-46.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
14.21 kr (5.62 zł) |
6.24 kr (2.47 zł) |
-56.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
110.00 kr (43.52 zł) |
65.72 kr (26.00 zł) |
-40.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
19.72 kr (7.80 zł) |
11.03 kr (4.36 zł) |
-44.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
21.44 kr (8.48 zł) |
15.99 kr (6.33 zł) |
-25.4 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
76.00 kr (30.07 zł) |
50.55 kr (20.00 zł) |
-33.5 % |
Transportation | Sweden Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
37.00 kr (14.64 zł) |
11.12 kr (4.40 zł) |
-69.9 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
860.00 kr (340.24 zł) |
295.74 kr (117.00 zł) |
-65.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
61.00 kr (24.13 zł) |
22.75 kr (9.00 zł) |
-62.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
30.58 kr (12.10 zł) |
16.07 kr (6.36 zł) |
-47.5 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
590.00 kr (233.42 zł) |
126.38 kr (50.00 zł) |
-78.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
18.15 kr (7.18 zł) |
15.58 kr (6.16 zł) |
-14.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
329,900.00 kr (130,516.23 zł) |
306,326.51 kr (121,190.00 zł) |
-7.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
330,506.67 kr (130,756.24 zł) |
276,110.22 kr (109,235.73 zł) |
-16.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Sweden Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
1,234.84 kr (488.53 zł) |
2,847.62 kr (1,126.59 zł) |
+130.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
267.42 kr (105.80 zł) |
93.58 kr (37.02 zł) |
-65.0 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
375.51 kr (148.56 zł) |
169.37 kr (67.01 zł) |
-54.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Sweden Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
393.10 kr (155.52 zł) |
372.33 kr (147.30 zł) |
-5.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
267.11 kr (105.67 zł) |
247.77 kr (98.02 zł) |
-7.2 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
160.00 kr (63.30 zł) |
75.83 kr (30.00 zł) |
-52.6 % |
Childcare | Sweden Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
1,507.05 kr (596.22 zł) |
4,118.24 kr (1,629.27 zł) |
+173.3 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
42,024.79 kr (16,626.00 zł) |
94,785.72 kr (37,499.47 zł) |
+125.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Sweden Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
913.44 kr (361.38 zł) |
804.12 kr (318.13 zł) |
-12.0 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
407.45 kr (161.20 zł) |
388.44 kr (153.68 zł) |
-4.7 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
995.21 kr (393.73 zł) |
853.98 kr (337.85 zł) |
-14.2 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
1,452.67 kr (574.71 zł) |
970.91 kr (384.11 zł) |
-33.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Sweden Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
8,788.68 kr (3,477.01 zł) |
7,155.15 kr (2,830.75 zł) |
-18.6 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
7,009.04 kr (2,772.94 zł) |
5,863.99 kr (2,319.93 zł) |
-16.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
14,888.97 kr (5,890.43 zł) |
11,813.38 kr (4,673.65 zł) |
-20.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
11,604.43 kr (4,590.99 zł) |
9,230.21 kr (3,651.69 zł) |
-20.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Sweden Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
5,458.86 kr (2,159.65 zł) |
3,308.94 kr (1,309.10 zł) |
-39.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
3,354.89 kr (1,327.27 zł) |
2,358.18 kr (932.95 zł) |
-29.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Sweden Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
30,344.09 kr (12,004.84 zł) |
15,639.46 kr (6,187.34 zł) |
-48.5 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.91 | 7.03 | +79.8 % |
| Last update: | 8 February 2026 | 8 February 2026 | |
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