- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Poland
- Ballarat
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ballarat, Australia compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 144% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ballarat (Australia) is 144% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$22 (59 zł) | 20 zł | + 193% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (28 zł) | 17 zł | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.50 (14 zł) | 8 zł | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.40 (3.66 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.78 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.57 (12 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (19 zł) | 17 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.00 (10 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 274% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.32 (9 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 246% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.33 (14 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 397% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (52 zł) | 20 zł | + 158% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.00 (8 zł) | 5.18 zł | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.45 (6 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 213% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in Ballarat (Australia) is 148% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,771 (4,637 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,147 (3,002 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$298 (779 zł) | 519 zł | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,828 (4,785 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 307% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,118 (2,927 zł) | 844 zł | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$409 (1,069 zł) | 275 zł | + 288% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$50 (131 zł) | 47 zł | + 178% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$482 (1,263 zł) | 1,879 zł | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$235 (615 zł) | 419 zł | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$9 (24 zł) | 19 zł | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$19 (49 zł) | 16 zł | + 216% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Ballarat (Australia) is 19% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$90 (236 zł) | 275 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$63 (166 zł) | 113 zł | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$120 (314 zł) | 283 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$89 (232 zł) | 298 zł | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Ballarat (Australia) is 47% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$30,748 (80,499 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.29 (3.37 zł) | 5.28 zł | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$75 (196 zł) | 75 zł | + 162% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Ballarat (Australia) is 41% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (27 zł) | 14 zł | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (41 zł) | 26 zł | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$53 (140 zł) | 100 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (18 zł) | 16 zł | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.58 (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$4.63 (12 zł) | 11 zł | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.00 (8 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.83 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$19 (51 zł) | 28 zł | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | + 179% | |||
| Entertainment in Ballarat (Australia) is 179% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$53 (137 zł) | 63 zł | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$34 (88 zł) | 44 zł | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$115 (300 zł) | 115 zł | + 160% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$83 (216 zł) | 90 zł | + 140% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$12 (32 zł) | 15 zł | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.53 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$6 (16 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 166% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 2,100 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.50 (3.93 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 1254% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$68 (179 zł) | 108 zł | + 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$24 (63 zł) | 13 zł | + 392% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 222 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ballarat (Australia) is 109% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 13,992 zł
(AU$5,344)
in Ballarat
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,700 zł
in Łódź.
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