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EspañolCost of living in Łódź (Poland) is 42% cheaper than in Bergamo (Italy)
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| Food in Łódź (Poland) is 44% cheaper than in Bergamo (Italy) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Łódź (Poland) | Bergamo (Italy) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 29 zł (€7) | €12 | 42% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 20 zł (€4.56) | €6 | 28% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 8 zł (€1.82) | €3.76 | 52% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 2.62 zł (€0.61) | €1.30 | 53% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 10 zł (€2.40) | €3.56 | 33% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 6 zł (€1.45) | €2.06 | 30% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 11 zł (€2.63) | €8 | 66% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 2.94 zł (€0.69) | €1.95 | 65% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 2.26 zł (€0.53) | €2.20 | 76% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 3.33 zł (€0.78) | €1.54 | 50% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 25 zł (€5.87) | €8 | 26% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 4.78 zł (€1.11) | €2.12 | 48% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 2.11 zł (€0.49) | €1.00 | 51% |
| Housing in Łódź (Poland) is 34% cheaper than in Bergamo (Italy) | ||
| Łódź (Poland) | Bergamo (Italy) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 3,181 zł (€743) | €891 | 17% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,897 zł (€443) | €694 | 36% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 467 zł (€109) | €143 | 24% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,871 zł (€437) | €589 | 26% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,037 zł (€242) | €450 | 46% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 278 zł (€65) | €98 | 34% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 44 zł (€10) | €24 | 58% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 1,522 zł (€355) | €418 | 15% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 389 zł (€91) | €133 | 32% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 20 zł (€4.71) | €6 | 27% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 18 zł (€4.10) | €11 | 62% |
| Clothes in Łódź (Poland) is 35% cheaper than in Bergamo (Italy) | ||
| Łódź (Poland) | Bergamo (Italy) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 262 zł (€61) | €98 | 38% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 115 zł (€27) | €42 | 35% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 304 zł (€71) | €108 | 35% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 337 zł (€79) | €116 | 32% |
| Transportation in Łódź (Poland) is 40% cheaper than in Bergamo (Italy) | ||
| Łódź (Poland) | Bergamo (Italy) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 70,172 zł (€16,380) | €21,823 | 25% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 5.01 zł (€1.17) | €1.45 | 19% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 90 zł (€21) | €40 | 47% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 26 zł (€6) | €25 | 75% |
| Personal Care in Łódź (Poland) is 50% cheaper than in Bergamo (Italy) | ||
| Łódź (Poland) | Bergamo (Italy) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 15 zł (€3.53) | €10 | 64% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 25 zł (€5.90) | €8 | 30% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 100 zł (€23) | €78 | 70% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 17 zł (€4.02) | €4.61 | 13% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 12 zł (€2.74) | €3.39 | 19% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 11 zł (€2.51) | €3.56 | 30% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 4.59 zł (€1.07) | €2.37 | 55% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 7 zł (€1.63) | €2.40 | 32% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 31 zł (€7) | €19 | 62% |
| Entertainment in Łódź (Poland) is 53% cheaper than in Bergamo (Italy) | ||
| Łódź (Poland) | Bergamo (Italy) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 60 zł (€14) | €28 | 50% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 54 zł (€13) | €18 | 31% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 135 zł (€31) | €68 | 54% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 107 zł (€25) | €67 | 63% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 17 zł (€4.01) | €7 | 45% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 8 zł (€1.76) | €1.80 | 2% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 7 zł (€1.58) | €4.90 | 68% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 1,914 zł (€447) | €437 | 2% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.29 zł (€0.07) | €0.37 | 82% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 123 zł (€29) | €62 | 54% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 14 zł (€3.23) | €5.14 | 37% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,700 in Bergamo you would need to make just about €1,556 (6,666 zł) in Łódź.