Cost of living in Brisbane, Australia vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 135% | |||
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Food in Brisbane (Australia) is 135% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$20 (59 zł) | 26 zł | + 128% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (38 zł) | 19 zł | + 96% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (18 zł) | 8 zł | + 127% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.51 (4.36 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 51% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$6 (18 zł) | 10 zł | + 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.66 (16 zł) | 7 zł | + 148% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (28 zł) | 12 zł | + 140% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.30 (15 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 316% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.45 (10 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 334% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.68 (16 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 411% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (52 zł) | 27 zł | + 96% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.97 (9 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 82% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.05 (5.94 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 123% | |
Housing | + 149% | |||
Housing in Brisbane (Australia) is 149% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,302 (6,672 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 120% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,759 (5,097 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 160% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$204 (592 zł) | 471 zł | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,733 (5,022 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 166% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,568 (4,543 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 342% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$129 (374 zł) | 280 zł | + 33% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$53 (154 zł) | 47 zł | + 225% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$652 (1,889 zł) | 1,541 zł | + 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$224 (649 zł) | 403 zł | + 61% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (35 zł) | 21 zł | + 70% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$29 (85 zł) | 17 zł | + 391% | |
Clothes | + 47% | |||
Clothes in Brisbane (Australia) is 47% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$121 (350 zł) | 246 zł | + 42% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$64 (185 zł) | 118 zł | + 57% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$131 (380 zł) | 310 zł | + 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$171 (496 zł) | 350 zł | + 42% | |
Transportation | + 75% | |||
Transportation in Brisbane (Australia) is 75% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$29,454 (85,357 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.42 (4.11 zł) | 4.82 zł | - 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$84 (243 zł) | 94 zł | + 157% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$28 (80 zł) | 26 zł | + 212% | |
Personal Care | + 74% | |||
Personal Care in Brisbane (Australia) is 74% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$13 (37 zł) | 16 zł | + 134% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$12 (34 zł) | 28 zł | + 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$78 (226 zł) | 101 zł | + 124% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$5.26 (15 zł) | 17 zł | - 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.70 (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.65 (16 zł) | 10 zł | + 71% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.23 (9 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 82% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.10 (12 zł) | 8 zł | + 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$30 (86 zł) | 36 zł | + 136% | |
Entertainment | + 161% | |||
Entertainment in Brisbane (Australia) is 161% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$66 (190 zł) | 68 zł | + 182% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$33 (94 zł) | 54 zł | + 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$251 (728 zł) | 133 zł | + 449% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$95 (276 zł) | 138 zł | + 100% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (52 zł) | 18 zł | + 193% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.05 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 74% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (29 zł) | 8 zł | + 254% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$645 (1,870 zł) | 1,907 zł | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.66 (1.90 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 544% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$71 (205 zł) | 119 zł | + 72% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$33 (97 zł) | 14 zł | + 601% | |
TOTAL | + 118% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Brisbane (Australia) is 118% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 18,939 zł (AU$6,535) in Brisbane to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 8,700 zł in Łódź.
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