Cost of living in Brisbane (Australia) is 116% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
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| Food | + 101% | |||
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| Food in Brisbane (Australia) is 101% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$22 (61 zł) | 32 zł | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 (40 zł) | 23 zł | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.96 (5.44 zł) | 3.12 zł | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$7 (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (18 zł) | 8 zł | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (21 zł) | 13 zł | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.07 (14 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 282% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.72 (10 zł) | 2.71 zł | + 282% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.53 (15 zł) | 3.44 zł | + 347% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (51 zł) | 32 zł | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.64 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.76 (8 zł) | 2.86 zł | + 169% | |
| Housing | + 153% | |||
| Housing in Brisbane (Australia) is 153% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,256 (9,060 zł) | 3,579 zł | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,398 (6,670 zł) | 2,923 zł | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$196 (544 zł) | 537 zł | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,244 (6,243 zł) | 2,344 zł | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,839 (5,116 zł) | 1,727 zł | + 196% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$121 (336 zł) | 317 zł | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$74 (206 zł) | 41 zł | + 401% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$457 (1,271 zł) | 1,665 zł | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$218 (606 zł) | 516 zł | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$14 (40 zł) | 34 zł | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$38 (105 zł) | 22 zł | + 369% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Brisbane (Australia) is 37% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Łódź | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$109 (302 zł) | 256 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$73 (204 zł) | 135 zł | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$150 (418 zł) | 286 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$164 (456 zł) | 380 zł | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 124% | |||
| Transportation in Brisbane (Australia) is 124% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$32,875 (91,462 zł) | 92,931 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.98 (5.50 zł) | 6 zł | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$156 (433 zł) | 110 zł | + 294% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$25 (69 zł) | 26 zł | + 160% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Brisbane (Australia) is 35% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (27 zł) | 19 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$18 (49 zł) | 44 zł | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$73 (203 zł) | 157 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$6 (18 zł) | 16 zł | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.82 (13 zł) | 13 zł | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (19 zł) | 12 zł | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.60 (10 zł) | 4.93 zł | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.81 (13 zł) | 9 zł | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$34 (95 zł) | 45 zł | + 112% | |
| Entertainment | + 124% | |||
| Entertainment in Brisbane (Australia) is 124% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$61 (169 zł) | 87 zł | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$37 (102 zł) | 66 zł | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$269 (748 zł) | 184 zł | + 306% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$99 (276 zł) | 161 zł | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$20 (54 zł) | 18 zł | + 202% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.36 (15 zł) | 13 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (27 zł) | 11 zł | + 160% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$810 (2,252 zł) | 1,616 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.40 (1.10 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 278% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$60 (167 zł) | 133 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$44 (122 zł) | 18 zł | + 565% | |
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TOTAL | + 116% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 532 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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