- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Poland
- Ballarat
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ballarat, Australia compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 154% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ballarat (Australia) is 154% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$22 (59 zł) | 20 zł | + 196% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (28 zł) | 17 zł | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.80 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.36 (3.61 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.74 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.17 (11 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (20 zł) | 10 zł | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.14 (11 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 272% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$4.06 (11 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 441% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.75 (13 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 347% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (54 zł) | 20 zł | + 169% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.00 (8 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.67 (7 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 242% | |
| Housing | + 164% | |||
| Housing in Ballarat (Australia) is 164% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,862 (4,923 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,236 (3,268 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$496 (1,312 zł) | 519 zł | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,505 (3,980 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,118 (2,956 zł) | 844 zł | + 250% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$409 (1,080 zł) | 275 zł | + 292% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$55 (145 zł) | 47 zł | + 209% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$496 (1,311 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$238 (630 zł) | 419 zł | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10 (26 zł) | 20 zł | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$21 (56 zł) | 16 zł | + 258% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Ballarat (Australia) is 62% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$88 (231 zł) | 275 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$98 (258 zł) | 113 zł | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$132 (350 zł) | 282 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$101 (267 zł) | 297 zł | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Ballarat (Australia) is 59% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$30,748 (81,303 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.31 (3.47 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$80 (212 zł) | 75 zł | + 182% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Ballarat (Australia) is 47% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (30 zł) | 14 zł | + 116% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (39 zł) | 26 zł | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$57 (152 zł) | 103 zł | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (19 zł) | 16 zł | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.99 (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$4.50 (12 zł) | 11 zł | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.25 (9 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.13 (11 zł) | 7 zł | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$20 (53 zł) | 30 zł | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 201% | |||
| Entertainment in Ballarat (Australia) is 201% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$56 (148 zł) | 63 zł | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$33 (87 zł) | 44 zł | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$136 (360 zł) | 126 zł | + 185% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$86 (227 zł) | 90 zł | + 152% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$12 (31 zł) | 16 zł | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.90 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.06 (13 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 123% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$700 (1,851 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.50 (3.95 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 1263% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$54 (142 zł) | 108 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$26 (69 zł) | 13 zł | + 433% | |
| TOTAL | + 124% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 324 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ballarat (Australia) is 124% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 14,568 zł
(AU$5,509)
in Ballarat
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,500 zł
in Łódź.
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