- Cost of Living
- Poland
- India
- Łódź
- Kolkata
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Łódź (Poland) and Kolkata (India)
| Food | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Łódź (Poland) is 84% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 31 zł (₨515) | ₨97 | 431% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16.66 zł (₨281) | ₨153 | 83% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 8.11 zł (₨137) | ₨82 | 67% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.53 zł (₨43) | ₨30 | 43% |
| 12 eggs, large | 6.86 zł (₨116) | ₨47 | 147% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.43 zł (₨75) | ₨28 | 169% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9.42 zł (₨159) | ₨126 | 26% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.78 zł (₨47) | ₨94 | 50% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 1.83 zł (₨31) | ₨26 | 20% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 2.81 zł (₨47) | ₨69 | 31% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 zł (₨428) | ₨672 | 36% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.92 zł (₨83) | ₨60 | 38% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.29 zł (₨39) | ₨14.47 | 167% |
| Housing | 80% | ||
| Housing in Łódź (Poland) is 80% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 1,950 zł (₨32,877) | ₨17,333 | 90% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 450 zł (₨7,587) | ₨2,609 | 191% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 69 zł (₨1,170) | ₨854 | 37% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,411 zł (₨40,652) | ₨41,250 | 1% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 414 zł (₨6,988) | ₨6,279 | 11% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17.71 zł (₨299) | ₨196 | 53% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14.50 zł (₨244) | ₨217 | 13% |
| Clothes | 6% | ||
| Clothes in Łódź (Poland) is 6% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 226 zł (₨3,815) | ₨2,311 | 65% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 136 zł (₨2,286) | ₨2,871 | 20% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 242 zł (₨4,082) | ₨3,188 | 28% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 243 zł (₨4,101) | ₨1,756 | 134% |
| Transportation | 79% | ||
| Transportation in Łódź (Poland) is 79% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 62,898 zł (₨1,060,477) | ₨639,286 | 66% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.64 zł (₨95) | ₨77 | 24% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 83 zł (₨1,399) | ₨494 | 183% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 26 zł (₨442) | ₨123 | 259% |
| Personal Care | 51% | ||
| Personal Care in Łódź (Poland) is 51% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 13.67 zł (₨230) | ₨103 | 124% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19.33 zł (₨326) | ₨126 | 158% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11.33 zł (₨191) | ₨137 | 39% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13.78 zł (₨232) | ₨214 | 8% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.93 zł (₨83) | ₨71 | 18% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6.88 zł (₨116) | ₨56 | 107% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 zł (₨373) | ₨320 | 16% |
| Entertainment | 22% | ||
| Entertainment in Łódź (Poland) is 22% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 37 zł (₨626) | ₨750 | 17% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 42 zł (₨708) | ₨323 | 120% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 88 zł (₨1,481) | ₨627 | 136% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 100 zł (₨1,686) | ₨2,240 | 25% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14.88 zł (₨251) | ₨300 | 16% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 9.86 zł (₨166) | ₨84 | 97% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 5.83 zł (₨98) | ₨146 | 33% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 631 zł (₨10,639) | ₨6,643 | 60% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 zł (₨6.33) | ₨1.08 | 487% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 124 zł (₨2,089) | ₨1,911 | 9% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 12.46 zł (₨210) | ₨119 | 77% |
| TOTAL | 61% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,465 prices entered by 222 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2013.
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Cost of living in Łódź (Poland) is 61% more expensive than in Kolkata (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨150,909
(8,951 zł)
in Łódź
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨93,750
in Kolkata.