- Cost of Living
- Australia
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- Cairns
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cairns, Australia vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cairns (Australia) is 107% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (49 zł) | 29 zł | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$10 (27 zł) | 19 zł | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.43 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.38 (3.73 zł) | 2.60 zł | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (17 zł) | 9 zł | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.75 (16 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 174% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (20 zł) | 11 zł | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.22 (11 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 296% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.15 (9 zł) | 2.22 zł | + 283% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.64 (13 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 290% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (56 zł) | 23 zł | + 139% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.08 (8 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.79 (4.86 zł) | 2.01 zł | + 142% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Cairns (Australia) is 118% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,160 (5,848 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,414 (3,829 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$206 (557 zł) | 519 zł | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,304 (3,532 zł) | 1,380 zł | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,002 (2,714 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$212 (574 zł) | 291 zł | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$60 (162 zł) | 44 zł | + 273% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$732 (1,982 zł) | 1,798 zł | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$166 (449 zł) | 419 zł | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (32 zł) | 21 zł | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (75 zł) | 16 zł | + 385% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Cairns (Australia) is 1% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$93 (253 zł) | 264 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$44 (120 zł) | 121 zł | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$133 (361 zł) | 287 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$99 (268 zł) | 303 zł | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Cairns (Australia) is 95% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,585 (74,696 zł) | 68,915 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.47 (3.97 zł) | 5.25 zł | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$110 (299 zł) | 90 zł | + 232% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$29 (78 zł) | 27 zł | + 190% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Cairns (Australia) is 57% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$13 (34 zł) | 14 zł | + 150% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$19 (51 zł) | 27 zł | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$65 (175 zł) | 100 zł | + 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (20 zł) | 16 zł | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.75 (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.14 (14 zł) | 10 zł | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.50 (7 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.50 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$25 (69 zł) | 30 zł | + 133% | |
| Entertainment | + 165% | |||
| Entertainment in Cairns (Australia) is 165% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$59 (159 zł) | 59 zł | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$37 (99 zł) | 51 zł | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$102 (276 zł) | 130 zł | + 113% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$112 (302 zł) | 103 zł | + 194% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$15 (40 zł) | 15 zł | + 158% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.58 (12 zł) | 8 zł | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$7 (19 zł) | 6 zł | + 208% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$600 (1,625 zł) | 1,984 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.00 (2.71 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 851% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$54 (147 zł) | 122 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$19 (52 zł) | 14 zł | + 277% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 549 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
2.708
PLN
/
AUD
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Cost of living in Cairns (Australia) is 106% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 20,347 zł
(AU$7,514)
in Cairns
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,900 zł
in Łódź.
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