- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Japan
- Łódź
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Łódź, Poland compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Łódź (Poland) is 22% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 zł (¥605) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18 zł (¥538) | ¥1,200 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (¥281) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.70 zł (¥82) | ¥168 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6 zł (¥189) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł (¥192) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł (¥580) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.95 zł (¥89) | ¥600 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.88 zł (¥57) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.81 zł (¥85) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 zł (¥605) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.43 zł (¥164) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.08 zł (¥63) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Łódź (Poland) is 8% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,325 zł (¥70,350) | ¥82,500 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,671 zł (¥50,574) | ¥85,000 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 463 zł (¥14,014) | ¥15,000 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,175 zł (¥35,553) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 844 zł (¥25,530) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 248 zł (¥7,513) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47 zł (¥1,426) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,062 zł (¥62,382) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 434 zł (¥13,120) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18 zł (¥537) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 zł (¥611) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Łódź (Poland) is 4% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 275 zł (¥8,321) | ¥7,000 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 113 zł (¥3,404) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 297 zł (¥8,999) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 276 zł (¥8,348) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Łódź (Poland) is 1% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 65,000 zł (¥1,966,781) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.10 zł (¥154) | ¥158 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 75 zł (¥2,269) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27 zł (¥818) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Łódź (Poland) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 zł (¥440) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25 zł (¥746) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100 zł (¥3,026) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17 zł (¥508) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (¥350) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (¥342) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.01 zł (¥152) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (¥206) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27 zł (¥819) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Łódź (Poland) is 21% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65 zł (¥1,968) | ¥5,000 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44 zł (¥1,331) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 114 zł (¥3,440) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 zł (¥2,723) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 zł (¥462) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6 zł (¥195) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6.00 zł (¥182) | ¥550 | - 67% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 680 zł (¥20,571) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.29 zł (¥9) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 108 zł (¥3,271) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13 zł (¥390) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 69 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Łódź (Poland) is 12% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥242,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥214,083
(7,075 zł)
in Łódź.
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