Cost of living in Belfast, United Kingdom vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 93% | |||
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Food in Belfast (United Kingdom) is 93% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 (49 zł) | 26 zł | + 90% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (33 zł) | 19 zł | + 73% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.37 (18 zł) | 8 zł | + 123% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.75 (3.99 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 38% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.30 (12 zł) | 10 zł | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.26 (12 zł) | 7 zł | + 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.06 (22 zł) | 12 zł | + 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.01 (11 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 188% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.91 (4.81 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 108% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.77 (9 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 191% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (41 zł) | 27 zł | + 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.96 (10 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 119% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.19 (6 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 137% | |
Housing | + 114% | |||
Housing in Belfast (United Kingdom) is 114% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,307 (6,924 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 129% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £648 (3,430 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £106 (559 zł) | 471 zł | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £744 (3,940 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 108% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £567 (3,002 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 192% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £71 (375 zł) | 280 zł | + 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £27 (142 zł) | 47 zł | + 201% | |
40” flat screen tv | £400 (2,120 zł) | 1,541 zł | + 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £89 (472 zł) | 403 zł | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (36 zł) | 21 zł | + 74% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (61 zł) | 17 zł | + 254% | |
Clothes | + 41% | |||
Clothes in Belfast (United Kingdom) is 41% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £64 (340 zł) | 246 zł | + 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £36 (188 zł) | 118 zł | + 60% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £72 (382 zł) | 310 zł | + 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £59 (311 zł) | 350 zł | - 11% | |
Transportation | + 103% | |||
Transportation in Belfast (United Kingdom) is 103% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,244 (107,219 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 (6 zł) | 4.82 zł | + 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £50 (266 zł) | 94 zł | + 182% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £12 (64 zł) | 26 zł | + 149% | |
Personal Care | + 45% | |||
Personal Care in Belfast (United Kingdom) is 45% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.69 (14 zł) | 16 zł | - 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £6 (34 zł) | 28 zł | + 23% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £65 (344 zł) | 101 zł | + 241% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.79 (15 zł) | 17 zł | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.35 (7 zł) | 11 zł | - 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.64 (14 zł) | 10 zł | + 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.67 (9 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 73% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.00 (5.30 zł) | 8 zł | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (49 zł) | 36 zł | + 34% | |
Entertainment | + 84% | |||
Entertainment in Belfast (United Kingdom) is 84% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (159 zł) | 68 zł | + 135% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £14 (75 zł) | 54 zł | + 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £79 (421 zł) | 133 zł | + 217% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £51 (269 zł) | 138 zł | + 95% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (41 zł) | 18 zł | + 134% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.80 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 77% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.20 (22 zł) | 8 zł | + 173% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £435 (2,306 zł) | 1,907 zł | + 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.09 (0.47 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £30 (161 zł) | 119 zł | + 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (56 zł) | 14 zł | + 303% | |
TOTAL | + 93% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Belfast (United Kingdom) is 93% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 17,411 zł (£3,287) in Belfast to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,000 zł in Łódź.
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