- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Poland
- Cairns
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cairns, Australia compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 157% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cairns (Australia) is 157% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$26 (72 zł) | 20 zł | + 262% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$10 (29 zł) | 18 zł | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.69 (16 zł) | 9 zł | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.22 (3.39 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.30 (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (17 zł) | 6 zł | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (17 zł) | 19 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.87 (11 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 265% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.60 (10 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 436% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$3.63 (10 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 260% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (54 zł) | 20 zł | + 171% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.44 (10 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.27 (6 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 204% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in Cairns (Australia) is 146% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,677 (4,674 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,313 (3,660 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$330 (920 zł) | 463 zł | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,335 (3,722 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$980 (2,731 zł) | 844 zł | + 224% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$188 (525 zł) | 248 zł | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$61 (170 zł) | 47 zł | + 260% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$820 (2,285 zł) | 2,062 zł | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$126 (353 zł) | 434 zł | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (31 zł) | 18 zł | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$27 (76 zł) | 20 zł | + 274% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Cairns (Australia) is 4% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$89 (249 zł) | 275 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$38 (105 zł) | 113 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$118 (329 zł) | 297 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$99 (277 zł) | 276 zł | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Cairns (Australia) is 88% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,871 (77,683 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.49 (4.15 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$99 (275 zł) | 75 zł | + 267% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Cairns (Australia) is 62% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$14 (40 zł) | 15 zł | + 173% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$18 (51 zł) | 25 zł | + 108% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$64 (179 zł) | 100 zł | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (21 zł) | 17 zł | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.18 (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$4.45 (12 zł) | 11 zł | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.44 (7 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.27 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$23 (65 zł) | 27 zł | + 142% | |
| Entertainment | + 187% | |||
| Entertainment in Cairns (Australia) is 187% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$53 (147 zł) | 65 zł | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$35 (97 zł) | 44 zł | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$93 (258 zł) | 114 zł | + 127% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$115 (320 zł) | 90 zł | + 256% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$14 (38 zł) | 15 zł | + 148% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.39 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 (22 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 265% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$179 (498 zł) | 680 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.00 (2.79 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 861% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$45 (125 zł) | 108 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$17 (47 zł) | 13 zł | + 267% | |
| TOTAL | + 124% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 161 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cairns (Australia) is 124% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 7,015 zł
(AU$2,517)
in Cairns
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,125 zł
in Łódź.
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