Cost of Living Comparison Between Sweden and Poland 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Poland is 29.9% lower than in Sweden (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Poland is 27.6% lower than in Sweden | |
| Rent Prices in Poland are 18.8% lower than in Sweden | |
| Restaurant Prices in Poland are 31.2% lower than in Sweden | |
| Groceries Prices in Poland are 39.6% lower than in Sweden | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Poland is 26.4% lower than in Sweden | |
Restaurants | Sweden Edit |
Poland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
145.00 kr (56.46 zł) |
102.72 kr (40.00 zł) |
-29.2 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
800.00 kr (311.51 zł) |
489.22 kr (190.50 zł) |
-38.8 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
110.00 kr (42.83 zł) |
89.88 kr (35.00 zł) |
-18.3 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
79.00 kr (30.76 zł) |
38.52 kr (15.00 zł) |
-51.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
75.00 kr (29.20 zł) |
39.81 kr (15.50 zł) |
-46.9 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
46.43 kr (18.08 zł) |
36.49 kr (14.21 zł) |
-21.4 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
27.55 kr (10.73 zł) |
21.27 kr (8.28 zł) |
-22.8 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
22.54 kr (8.78 zł) |
18.96 kr (7.38 zł) |
-15.9 % |
Markets | Sweden Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
16.35 kr (6.37 zł) |
10.14 kr (3.95 zł) |
-38.0 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
26.44 kr (10.30 zł) |
11.77 kr (4.58 zł) |
-55.5 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
16.17 kr (6.29 zł) |
6.59 kr (2.57 zł) |
-59.2 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
41.45 kr (16.14 zł) |
34.71 kr (13.52 zł) |
-16.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
53.49 kr (20.83 zł) |
40.05 kr (15.60 zł) |
-25.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
53.71 kr (20.91 zł) |
29.76 kr (11.59 zł) |
-44.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
86.22 kr (33.57 zł) |
56.02 kr (21.81 zł) |
-35.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
14.00 kr (5.45 zł) |
5.19 kr (2.02 zł) |
-62.9 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
11.73 kr (4.57 zł) |
7.53 kr (2.93 zł) |
-35.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
13.50 kr (5.26 zł) |
7.81 kr (3.04 zł) |
-42.2 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
19.73 kr (7.68 zł) |
12.75 kr (4.96 zł) |
-35.4 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
7.76 kr (3.02 zł) |
3.95 kr (1.54 zł) |
-49.1 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
7.42 kr (2.89 zł) |
4.69 kr (1.83 zł) |
-36.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
23.75 kr (9.25 zł) |
12.67 kr (4.93 zł) |
-46.7 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
14.60 kr (5.69 zł) |
6.46 kr (2.51 zł) |
-55.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
110.00 kr (42.83 zł) |
66.77 kr (26.00 zł) |
-39.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
20.02 kr (7.80 zł) |
11.08 kr (4.32 zł) |
-44.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
21.16 kr (8.24 zł) |
15.94 kr (6.21 zł) |
-24.7 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
78.00 kr (30.37 zł) |
53.93 kr (21.00 zł) |
-30.9 % |
Transportation | Sweden Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
37.00 kr (14.41 zł) |
11.04 kr (4.30 zł) |
-70.2 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
860.00 kr (334.88 zł) |
303.04 kr (118.00 zł) |
-64.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
61.00 kr (23.75 zł) |
23.11 kr (9.00 zł) |
-62.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
30.58 kr (11.91 zł) |
16.53 kr (6.44 zł) |
-45.9 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
597.00 kr (232.47 zł) |
128.41 kr (50.00 zł) |
-78.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
18.02 kr (7.02 zł) |
15.72 kr (6.12 zł) |
-12.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
329,900.00 kr (128,460.50 zł) |
308,172.55 kr (120,000.00 zł) |
-6.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
331,521.25 kr (129,091.80 zł) |
279,645.50 kr (108,891.79 zł) |
-15.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Sweden Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
1,230.61 kr (479.19 zł) |
2,993.75 kr (1,165.74 zł) |
+143.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
268.89 kr (104.71 zł) |
93.50 kr (36.41 zł) |
-65.2 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
380.85 kr (148.30 zł) |
173.11 kr (67.41 zł) |
-54.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Sweden Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
392.78 kr (152.95 zł) |
380.45 kr (148.14 zł) |
-3.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
267.75 kr (104.26 zł) |
254.22 kr (98.99 zł) |
-5.1 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
159.00 kr (61.91 zł) |
77.04 kr (30.00 zł) |
-51.5 % |
Childcare | Sweden Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
1,510.51 kr (588.18 zł) |
4,199.35 kr (1,635.20 zł) |
+178.0 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
41,740.49 kr (16,253.42 zł) |
93,328.41 kr (36,341.36 zł) |
+123.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Sweden Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
922.48 kr (359.21 zł) |
830.90 kr (323.55 zł) |
-9.9 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
408.87 kr (159.21 zł) |
397.09 kr (154.62 zł) |
-2.9 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
991.03 kr (385.90 zł) |
892.98 kr (347.72 zł) |
-9.9 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
1,473.51 kr (573.77 zł) |
991.27 kr (385.99 zł) |
-32.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Sweden Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
8,592.21 kr (3,345.74 zł) |
7,254.90 kr (2,825.00 zł) |
-15.6 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
6,929.47 kr (2,698.28 zł) |
5,823.35 kr (2,267.57 zł) |
-16.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
14,455.01 kr (5,628.67 zł) |
11,502.22 kr (4,478.87 zł) |
-20.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
11,422.15 kr (4,447.70 zł) |
9,045.49 kr (3,522.24 zł) |
-20.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Sweden Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
4,741.36 kr (1,846.25 zł) |
3,374.50 kr (1,314.00 zł) |
-28.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
3,067.74 kr (1,194.55 zł) |
2,412.17 kr (939.28 zł) |
-21.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Sweden Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
30,136.02 kr (11,734.73 zł) |
16,052.07 kr (6,250.55 zł) |
-46.7 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.90 | 6.86 | +75.8 % |
| Last update: | 14 June 2026 | 15 June 2026 | |
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