Cost of living in Cairns, Australia vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 118% | |||
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Food in Cairns (Australia) is 118% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (53 zł) | 26 zł | + 106% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$10 (29 zł) | 19 zł | + 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.13 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 85% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.39 (4.02 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 39% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$6 (19 zł) | 10 zł | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.58 (16 zł) | 7 zł | + 143% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (27 zł) | 12 zł | + 130% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.22 (12 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 230% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.10 (9 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 288% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.15 (15 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 362% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$24 (70 zł) | 27 zł | + 164% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.07 (9 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 87% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.01 (5.78 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 117% | |
Housing | + 139% | |||
Housing in Cairns (Australia) is 139% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,272 (6,551 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 116% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,446 (4,170 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 112% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$208 (599 zł) | 471 zł | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,462 (4,217 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 123% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,239 (3,572 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 247% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$180 (519 zł) | 280 zł | + 85% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$63 (183 zł) | 47 zł | + 287% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$725 (2,091 zł) | 1,541 zł | + 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$215 (621 zł) | 403 zł | + 54% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (31 zł) | 21 zł | + 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$29 (83 zł) | 17 zł | + 383% | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in Cairns (Australia) is 18% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$93 (268 zł) | 246 zł | + 9% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$52 (151 zł) | 118 zł | + 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$133 (383 zł) | 310 zł | + 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$111 (320 zł) | 350 zł | - 9% | |
Transportation | + 102% | |||
Transportation in Cairns (Australia) is 102% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,952 (80,602 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.48 (4.27 zł) | 4.82 zł | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$108 (311 zł) | 94 zł | + 229% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$27 (79 zł) | 26 zł | + 209% | |
Personal Care | + 66% | |||
Personal Care in Cairns (Australia) is 66% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (33 zł) | 16 zł | + 111% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$18 (53 zł) | 28 zł | + 92% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$68 (195 zł) | 101 zł | + 93% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (22 zł) | 17 zł | + 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.95 (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.53 (16 zł) | 10 zł | + 66% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.66 (8 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.81 (11 zł) | 8 zł | + 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$26 (75 zł) | 36 zł | + 106% | |
Entertainment | + 161% | |||
Entertainment in Cairns (Australia) is 161% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$54 (154 zł) | 68 zł | + 128% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$38 (109 zł) | 54 zł | + 102% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$114 (329 zł) | 133 zł | + 149% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$119 (344 zł) | 138 zł | + 150% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$15 (42 zł) | 18 zł | + 140% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.57 (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$7 (19 zł) | 8 zł | + 140% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$720 (2,076 zł) | 1,907 zł | + 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.00 (2.88 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 876% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$57 (165 zł) | 119 zł | + 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$23 (65 zł) | 14 zł | + 372% | |
TOTAL | + 116% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cairns (Australia) is 116% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 20,309 zł (AU$7,043) in Cairns to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,400 zł in Łódź.
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