Cost of Living Comparison Between Sweden and Poland 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Poland is 30.1% 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 18.2% lower than in Sweden | |
| Restaurant Prices in Poland are 32.4% lower than in Sweden | |
| Groceries Prices in Poland are 39.3% lower than in Sweden | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Poland is 27.7% lower than in Sweden | |
Restaurants | Sweden Edit |
Poland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
140.00 kr (54.10 zł) |
103.51 kr (40.00 zł) |
-26.1 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
800.00 kr (309.15 zł) |
465.80 kr (180.00 zł) |
-41.8 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
110.00 kr (42.51 zł) |
85.40 kr (33.00 zł) |
-22.4 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
75.00 kr (28.98 zł) |
38.82 kr (15.00 zł) |
-48.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
75.00 kr (28.98 zł) |
38.82 kr (15.00 zł) |
-48.2 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
46.18 kr (17.85 zł) |
35.56 kr (13.74 zł) |
-23.0 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
26.48 kr (10.23 zł) |
19.03 kr (7.35 zł) |
-28.1 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
21.71 kr (8.39 zł) |
17.25 kr (6.67 zł) |
-20.5 % |
Markets | Sweden Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
16.08 kr (6.21 zł) |
10.09 kr (3.90 zł) |
-37.3 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
25.95 kr (10.03 zł) |
11.59 kr (4.48 zł) |
-55.3 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
16.27 kr (6.29 zł) |
6.58 kr (2.54 zł) |
-59.6 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
41.88 kr (16.19 zł) |
32.94 kr (12.73 zł) |
-21.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
52.57 kr (20.32 zł) |
40.44 kr (15.63 zł) |
-23.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
53.48 kr (20.67 zł) |
29.05 kr (11.22 zł) |
-45.7 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
83.46 kr (32.25 zł) |
54.70 kr (21.14 zł) |
-34.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
13.91 kr (5.38 zł) |
5.10 kr (1.97 zł) |
-63.3 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
11.81 kr (4.56 zł) |
7.61 kr (2.94 zł) |
-35.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
13.47 kr (5.20 zł) |
7.95 kr (3.07 zł) |
-40.9 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
19.23 kr (7.43 zł) |
12.71 kr (4.91 zł) |
-33.9 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
7.81 kr (3.02 zł) |
4.06 kr (1.57 zł) |
-48.0 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
7.48 kr (2.89 zł) |
4.88 kr (1.88 zł) |
-34.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
22.90 kr (8.85 zł) |
12.62 kr (4.88 zł) |
-44.9 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
13.82 kr (5.34 zł) |
6.34 kr (2.45 zł) |
-54.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
110.00 kr (42.51 zł) |
67.28 kr (26.00 zł) |
-38.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
19.23 kr (7.43 zł) |
11.19 kr (4.32 zł) |
-41.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
21.03 kr (8.13 zł) |
16.32 kr (6.31 zł) |
-22.4 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
75.00 kr (28.98 zł) |
51.76 kr (20.00 zł) |
-31.0 % |
Transportation | Sweden Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
37.00 kr (14.30 zł) |
11.39 kr (4.40 zł) |
-69.2 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
860.00 kr (332.33 zł) |
307.94 kr (119.00 zł) |
-64.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
60.50 kr (23.38 zł) |
23.29 kr (9.00 zł) |
-61.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
30.58 kr (11.82 zł) |
16.24 kr (6.28 zł) |
-46.9 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
590.00 kr (228.00 zł) |
129.39 kr (50.00 zł) |
-78.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
18.28 kr (7.06 zł) |
16.19 kr (6.26 zł) |
-11.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
329,900.00 kr (127,484.79 zł) |
313,610.59 kr (121,190.00 zł) |
-4.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
329,717.86 kr (127,414.41 zł) |
297,328.51 kr (114,898.04 zł) |
-9.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Sweden Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
1,217.63 kr (470.54 zł) |
2,913.10 kr (1,125.72 zł) |
+139.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
268.93 kr (103.92 zł) |
95.43 kr (36.88 zł) |
-64.5 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
376.77 kr (145.60 zł) |
162.70 kr (62.87 zł) |
-56.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Sweden Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
394.29 kr (152.37 zł) |
376.70 kr (145.57 zł) |
-4.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
252.86 kr (97.71 zł) |
238.89 kr (92.32 zł) |
-5.5 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
159.00 kr (61.44 zł) |
77.50 kr (29.95 zł) |
-51.3 % |
Childcare | Sweden Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
1,465.45 kr (566.30 zł) |
3,998.74 kr (1,545.25 zł) |
+172.9 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
36,000.20 kr (13,911.73 zł) |
89,802.69 kr (34,702.87 zł) |
+149.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Sweden Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
910.81 kr (351.97 zł) |
812.29 kr (313.90 zł) |
-10.8 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
399.27 kr (154.29 zł) |
396.30 kr (153.14 zł) |
-0.7 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
979.89 kr (378.67 zł) |
864.90 kr (334.23 zł) |
-11.7 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
1,422.22 kr (549.59 zł) |
983.21 kr (379.95 zł) |
-30.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Sweden Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
8,831.68 kr (3,412.87 zł) |
7,331.08 kr (2,832.99 zł) |
-17.0 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
7,097.25 kr (2,742.62 zł) |
5,965.80 kr (2,305.39 zł) |
-15.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
14,897.99 kr (5,757.10 zł) |
12,116.42 kr (4,682.20 zł) |
-18.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
11,746.57 kr (4,539.28 zł) |
9,390.67 kr (3,628.88 zł) |
-20.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Sweden Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
5,175.70 kr (2,000.07 zł) |
3,545.96 kr (1,370.28 zł) |
-31.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
3,278.72 kr (1,267.01 zł) |
2,495.70 kr (964.42 zł) |
-23.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Sweden Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
30,365.91 kr (11,734.44 zł) |
15,902.99 kr (6,145.46 zł) |
-47.6 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.41 | 7.10 | +61.2 % |
| Last update: | 6 December 2025 | 7 December 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 874 | 1456 |
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