- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Poland
- Zabrze
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Zabrze (Poland) and Łódź (Poland)
| Food | 18% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zabrze (Poland) is 18% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 20 zł | 31 zł | 35% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12.70 zł | 16.66 zł | 24% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 6.33 zł | 8.11 zł | 22% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.42 zł | 2.53 zł | 4% |
| 12 eggs, large | 6.73 zł | 6.86 zł | 2% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.25 zł | 4.43 zł | 27% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 zł | 9.42 zł | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.50 zł | 2.78 zł | 26% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 1.45 zł | 1.83 zł | 21% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 2.72 zł | 2.81 zł | 3% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł | 26 zł | 6% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.10 zł | 4.92 zł | 4% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.38 zł | 2.35 zł | 1% |
| Housing | 1% | ||
| Housing in Zabrze (Poland) is 1% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 1,667 zł | 1,944 zł | 14% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 750 zł | 450 zł | 67% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 52 zł | 69 zł | 25% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,700 zł | 2,411 zł | 12% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 450 zł | 414 zł | 9% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 zł | 17.71 zł | 7% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17.50 zł | 14.50 zł | 21% |
| Clothes | 14% | ||
| Clothes in Zabrze (Poland) is 14% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 300 zł | 226 zł | 32% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 160 zł | 136 zł | 18% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 250 zł | 242 zł | 3% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 180 zł | 243 zł | 26% |
| Transportation | 12% | ||
| Transportation in Zabrze (Poland) is 12% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 65,000 zł | 62,898 zł | 3% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.27 zł | 5.64 zł | 7% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 110 zł | 83 zł | 33% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - |
| Personal Care | 9% | ||
| Personal Care in Zabrze (Poland) is 9% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 15.47 zł | 13.67 zł | 13% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł | 19.33 zł | 22% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9.50 zł | 11.33 zł | 16% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11.33 zł | 13.78 zł | 18% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5 zł | 4.93 zł | 1% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.50 zł | 6.88 zł | 20% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13.50 zł | 22 zł | 39% |
| Entertainment | 60% | ||
| Entertainment in Zabrze (Poland) is 60% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 zł | 37 zł | 304% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44 zł | 43 zł | 3% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 190 zł | 88 zł | 116% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 300 zł | 105 zł | 186% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17.50 zł | 14.88 zł | 18% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 7.75 zł | 9.86 zł | 21% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 5 zł | 5.83 zł | 14% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 618 zł | 631 zł | 2% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.31 zł | 0.38 zł | 17% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 135 zł | 124 zł | 9% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 11.67 zł | 12.46 zł | 6% |
| TOTAL | 8% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 797 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2013.
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Cost of living in Zabrze (Poland) is 8% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 4,066 zł
in Zabrze
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,750 zł
in Łódź.