- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Poland
- Białystok
- Łódź
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Cost of living in Białystok, Poland compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Białystok (Poland) is 0% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 zł | 20 zł | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 15 zł | 18 zł | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł | 9 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.63 zł | 2.70 zł | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8 zł | 6 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.29 zł | 6 zł | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 zł | 19 zł | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.62 zł | 2.95 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.82 zł | 1.88 zł | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.83 zł | 2.81 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł | 20 zł | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.10 zł | 5.43 zł | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.38 zł | 2.08 zł | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Białystok (Poland) is 7% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,751 zł | 2,325 zł | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,384 zł | 1,671 zł | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 364 zł | 463 zł | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,299 zł | 1,175 zł | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,022 zł | 844 zł | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 332 zł | 248 zł | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 54 zł | 47 zł | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,004 zł | 2,062 zł | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 406 zł | 434 zł | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 zł | 18 zł | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14 zł | 20 zł | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Białystok (Poland) is 10% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 283 zł | 275 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 142 zł | 113 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 260 zł | 297 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 242 zł | 276 zł | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Białystok (Poland) is 10% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,580 zł | 65,000 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.47 zł | 5.10 zł | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 81 zł | 75 zł | + 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 23 zł | 27 zł | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Białystok (Poland) is 16% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14 zł | 15 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 zł | 25 zł | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 76 zł | 100 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17 zł | 17 zł | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 zł | 12 zł | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 zł | 11 zł | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.83 zł | 5.01 zł | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł | 7 zł | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18 zł | 27 zł | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Białystok (Poland) is 0% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40 zł | 65 zł | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 41 zł | 44 zł | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 90 zł | 114 zł | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 122 zł | 90 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 zł | 15 zł | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 zł | 6 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 zł | 6.00 zł | + 9% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | 2,300 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.24 zł | 0.29 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 138 zł | 108 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13 zł | 13 zł | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 164 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
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