- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Poland
- Ballarat
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ballarat, Australia compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 156% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ballarat (Australia) is 156% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$22 (63 zł) | 20 zł | + 215% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$10 (28 zł) | 18 zł | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.76 (16 zł) | 9 zł | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.48 (4.24 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.29 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.01 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (19 zł) | 19 zł | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.12 (9 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$4.33 (12 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 558% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$6.00 (17 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 509% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (54 zł) | 20 zł | + 171% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.17 (9 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.45 (7 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 237% | |
| Housing | + 163% | |||
| Housing in Ballarat (Australia) is 163% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,000 (5,707 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,075 (3,068 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$225 (642 zł) | 463 zł | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,150 (6,136 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 422% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,290 (3,682 zł) | 844 zł | + 336% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 248 zł | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$50 (143 zł) | 47 zł | + 203% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$477 (1,360 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$240 (685 zł) | 434 zł | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$8 (21 zł) | 18 zł | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$13 (37 zł) | 20 zł | + 86% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Ballarat (Australia) is 20% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$83 (236 zł) | 275 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$58 (166 zł) | 113 zł | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$108 (309 zł) | 297 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$78 (224 zł) | 276 zł | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Ballarat (Australia) is 76% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$33,328 (95,117 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.29 (3.68 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$83 (235 zł) | 75 zł | + 214% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Ballarat (Australia) is 36% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (26 zł) | 15 zł | + 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$12 (36 zł) | 25 zł | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$48 (136 zł) | 100 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (19 zł) | 17 zł | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$3.82 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$4.50 (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.00 (9 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.13 (12 zł) | 7 zł | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$17 (47 zł) | 27 zł | + 74% | |
| Entertainment | + 185% | |||
| Entertainment in Ballarat (Australia) is 185% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$51 (144 zł) | 65 zł | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$35 (100 zł) | 44 zł | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$116 (331 zł) | 114 zł | + 191% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$70 (200 zł) | 90 zł | + 122% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$11 (31 zł) | 15 zł | + 106% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.53 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 100% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$6 (18 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 192% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$127 (362 zł) | 680 zł | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.00 (2.85 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 884% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$43 (121 zł) | 108 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$22 (64 zł) | 13 zł | + 394% | |
| TOTAL | + 125% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 91 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ballarat (Australia) is 125% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 15,750 zł
(AU$5,519)
in Ballarat
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,000 zł
in Łódź.
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