- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Ghana
- Łódź
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Łódź, Poland compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Łódź (Poland) is 39% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 zł (GH₵25) | GH₵38 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18 zł (GH₵22) | GH₵26 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (GH₵11) | GH₵19 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.70 zł (GH₵3.32) | GH₵11 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6 zł (GH₵8) | GH₵16 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł (GH₵8) | GH₵10 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł (GH₵24) | GH₵32 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.95 zł (GH₵3.62) | GH₵13 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.88 zł (GH₵2.30) | GH₵8 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.81 zł (GH₵3.45) | GH₵5.41 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 zł (GH₵25) | GH₵23 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.43 zł (GH₵7) | GH₵9 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.08 zł (GH₵2.55) | GH₵4.54 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Łódź (Poland) is 56% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,325 zł (GH₵2,854) | GH₵12,000 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,671 zł (GH₵2,052) | GH₵4,858 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 463 zł (GH₵569) | GH₵325 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,175 zł (GH₵1,442) | GH₵2,089 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 844 zł (GH₵1,036) | GH₵1,403 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 248 zł (GH₵305) | GH₵244 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47 zł (GH₵58) | GH₵108 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,062 zł (GH₵2,531) | GH₵2,180 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 434 zł (GH₵532) | GH₵632 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18 zł (GH₵22) | GH₵35 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 zł (GH₵25) | GH₵39 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Łódź (Poland) is 42% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 275 zł (GH₵338) | GH₵172 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 113 zł (GH₵138) | GH₵103 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 297 zł (GH₵365) | GH₵280 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 276 zł (GH₵339) | GH₵302 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Łódź (Poland) is 2% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 65,000 zł (GH₵79,796) | GH₵53,700 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.10 zł (GH₵6) | GH₵3.88 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 75 zł (GH₵92) | GH₵150 | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27 zł (GH₵33) | GH₵47 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Łódź (Poland) is 19% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 zł (GH₵18) | GH₵20 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25 zł (GH₵30) | GH₵31 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100 zł (GH₵123) | GH₵163 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17 zł (GH₵21) | GH₵24 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (GH₵14) | GH₵18 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (GH₵14) | GH₵16 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.01 zł (GH₵6) | GH₵9 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (GH₵8) | GH₵12 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27 zł (GH₵33) | GH₵25 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Łódź (Poland) is 25% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65 zł (GH₵80) | GH₵90 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44 zł (GH₵54) | GH₵54 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 114 zł (GH₵140) | GH₵76 | + 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 zł (GH₵110) | GH₵236 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 zł (GH₵19) | GH₵21 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6 zł (GH₵8) | GH₵13 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6.00 zł (GH₵7) | GH₵7 | - 1% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 2,300 zł (GH₵2,824) | GH₵2,394 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.29 zł (GH₵0.36) | GH₵0.47 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 108 zł (GH₵133) | GH₵312 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13 zł (GH₵16) | GH₵8 | + 95% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 318 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Łódź (Poland) is 33% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵36,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵23,981
(19,535 zł)
in Łódź.
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