- Cost of Living
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- Łódź
- Akita
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Cost of living in Łódź, Poland compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Łódź (Poland) is 21% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 zł (¥624) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18 zł (¥555) | ¥1,200 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (¥290) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.70 zł (¥84) | ¥168 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6 zł (¥195) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł (¥198) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł (¥598) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.95 zł (¥92) | ¥600 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.88 zł (¥59) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.81 zł (¥88) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 zł (¥624) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.43 zł (¥170) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.08 zł (¥65) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Łódź (Poland) is 7% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,325 zł (¥72,553) | ¥82,500 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,671 zł (¥52,158) | ¥85,000 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 463 zł (¥14,453) | ¥15,000 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,175 zł (¥36,667) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 844 zł (¥26,330) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 248 zł (¥7,748) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47 zł (¥1,470) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,062 zł (¥64,335) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 434 zł (¥13,531) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18 zł (¥554) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 zł (¥630) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Łódź (Poland) is 4% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 275 zł (¥8,582) | ¥7,000 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 113 zł (¥3,511) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 297 zł (¥9,281) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 276 zł (¥8,610) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Łódź (Poland) is 0% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 65,000 zł (¥2,028,369) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.10 zł (¥159) | ¥158 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 75 zł (¥2,340) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27 zł (¥844) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Łódź (Poland) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 zł (¥454) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25 zł (¥769) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100 zł (¥3,121) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17 zł (¥524) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (¥361) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (¥352) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.01 zł (¥156) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (¥212) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27 zł (¥844) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Łódź (Poland) is 19% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65 zł (¥2,030) | ¥5,000 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44 zł (¥1,373) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 114 zł (¥3,548) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 zł (¥2,809) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 zł (¥476) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6 zł (¥201) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6.00 zł (¥187) | ¥550 | - 66% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 2,300 zł (¥71,773) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.29 zł (¥9) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 108 zł (¥3,374) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13 zł (¥403) | - | - | |
| 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 70 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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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
¥261,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥233,837
(7,493 zł)
in Łódź.
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