- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Poland
- Ballarat
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ballarat, Australia compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 146% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ballarat (Australia) is 146% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$22 (62 zł) | 23 zł | + 168% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (30 zł) | 17 zł | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.80 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.36 (3.78 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.74 (13 zł) | 9 zł | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.17 (12 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (21 zł) | 10 zł | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.14 (11 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 290% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$4.06 (11 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 466% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.75 (13 zł) | 3.01 zł | + 338% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (56 zł) | 24 zł | + 139% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.00 (8 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.67 (7 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 259% | |
| Housing | + 156% | |||
| Housing in Ballarat (Australia) is 156% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,862 (5,159 zł) | 2,686 zł | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,236 (3,425 zł) | 1,715 zł | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$496 (1,374 zł) | 519 zł | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,505 (4,170 zł) | 1,381 zł | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,118 (3,098 zł) | 1,036 zł | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$409 (1,132 zł) | 275 zł | + 311% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$55 (152 zł) | 44 zł | + 247% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$496 (1,374 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$238 (660 zł) | 419 zł | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10 (28 zł) | 20 zł | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$21 (58 zł) | 16 zł | + 275% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Ballarat (Australia) is 67% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$88 (242 zł) | 274 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$98 (270 zł) | 118 zł | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$132 (367 zł) | 282 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$101 (280 zł) | 297 zł | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Ballarat (Australia) is 58% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$30,748 (85,192 zł) | 68,024 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.31 (3.63 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$80 (222 zł) | 83 zł | + 166% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Ballarat (Australia) is 54% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (31 zł) | 14 zł | + 126% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (41 zł) | 26 zł | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$57 (159 zł) | 103 zł | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (20 zł) | 16 zł | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.99 (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$4.50 (12 zł) | 11 zł | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.25 (9 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.13 (11 zł) | 7 zł | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$20 (55 zł) | 30 zł | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 206% | |||
| Entertainment in Ballarat (Australia) is 206% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$56 (155 zł) | 63 zł | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$33 (91 zł) | 46 zł | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$136 (377 zł) | 126 zł | + 198% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$86 (238 zł) | 102 zł | + 133% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$12 (33 zł) | 16 zł | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.90 (14 zł) | 8 zł | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.06 (14 zł) | 5.95 zł | + 136% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$700 (1,939 zł) | 2,035 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.50 (4.14 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 1355% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$54 (148 zł) | 120 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$26 (72 zł) | 14 zł | + 429% | |
| TOTAL | + 123% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 272 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.771
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Cost of living in Ballarat (Australia) is 123% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 17,160 zł
(AU$6,193)
in Ballarat
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,700 zł
in Łódź.
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