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Cost of living in Łódź, Poland compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Łódź (Poland) is 20% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 zł (¥634) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 zł (¥541) | ¥1,200 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (¥269) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.49 zł (¥79) | ¥168 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6 zł (¥198) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.07 zł (¥161) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 zł (¥554) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.80 zł (¥89) | ¥600 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.51 zł (¥80) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.81 zł (¥89) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 zł (¥634) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.18 zł (¥164) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.05 zł (¥65) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Łódź (Poland) is 5% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,325 zł (¥73,760) | ¥82,500 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,671 zł (¥53,026) | ¥85,000 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 519 zł (¥16,476) | ¥15,000 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,175 zł (¥37,277) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 844 zł (¥26,768) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 275 zł (¥8,735) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47 zł (¥1,495) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,879 zł (¥59,619) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 419 zł (¥13,295) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 zł (¥603) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 zł (¥492) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Łódź (Poland) is 5% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 275 zł (¥8,724) | ¥7,000 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 113 zł (¥3,569) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 283 zł (¥8,970) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 298 zł (¥9,443) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Łódź (Poland) is 1% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 65,000 zł (¥2,062,108) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.28 zł (¥167) | ¥158 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 75 zł (¥2,379) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 zł (¥827) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Łódź (Poland) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14 zł (¥435) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 zł (¥826) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100 zł (¥3,172) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 16 zł (¥522) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (¥369) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (¥358) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.65 zł (¥148) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (¥215) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 zł (¥892) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Łódź (Poland) is 20% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63 zł (¥2,002) | ¥5,000 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44 zł (¥1,396) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 115 zł (¥3,664) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 zł (¥2,855) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 zł (¥484) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6 zł (¥205) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6.00 zł (¥190) | ¥550 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,100 zł (¥66,614) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.29 zł (¥9) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 108 zł (¥3,430) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13 zł (¥409) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 137 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
31.725
JPY
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Cost of living in Łódź (Poland) is 10% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥268,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥242,503
(7,644 zł)
in Łódź.
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