Cost of living in Athens (Greece) is 18% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland)
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| Food | - 8% | |||
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| Food in Athens (Greece) is 8% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Athens | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (81 zł) | 68 zł | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (37 zł) | 33 zł | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.08 (21 zł) | 28 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.71 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.27 (22 zł) | 20 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (9 zł) | 18 zł | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (31 zł) | 29 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.43 (5.98 zł) | 5.81 zł | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.59 (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (62 zł) | 82 zł | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.12 (9 zł) | 11 zł | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (5.21 zł) | 8 zł | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Athens (Greece) is 26% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Athens | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,201 (5,038 zł) | 7,146 zł | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €792 (3,324 zł) | 5,195 zł | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €168 (705 zł) | 1,395 zł | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €769 (3,226 zł) | 3,629 zł | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €514 (2,157 zł) | 2,912 zł | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €137 (576 zł) | 798 zł | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (103 zł) | 75 zł | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €387 (1,623 zł) | 1,379 zł | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (473 zł) | 781 zł | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (44 zł) | 61 zł | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (37 zł) | 74 zł | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Athens (Greece) is 21% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (386 zł) | 403 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (116 zł) | 195 zł | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (406 zł) | 397 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (368 zł) | 615 zł | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Athens (Greece) is 31% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,806 (112,466 zł) | 164,210 zł | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (120 zł) | 230 zł | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (50 zł) | 28 zł | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens (Greece) is 38% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 (24 zł) | 39 zł | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (33 zł) | 76 zł | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (197 zł) | 291 zł | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.98 (25 zł) | 29 zł | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.06 (17 zł) | 29 zł | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.84 (20 zł) | 26 zł | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.84 (12 zł) | 16 zł | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.69 (11 zł) | 16 zł | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (58 zł) | 104 zł | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Athens (Greece) is 17% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Athens | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (173 zł) | 140 zł | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (75 zł) | 73 zł | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (246 zł) | 427 zł | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (276 zł) | 214 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (44 zł) | 43 zł | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.54 (19 zł) | 24 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 (22 zł) | 20 zł | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €584 (2,449 zł) | 2,736 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 (1.68 zł) | 0.96 zł | + 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (194 zł) | 208 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.08 (21 zł) | 29 zł | - 26% | |
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TOTAL | - 18% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 620 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2025.
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