- Cost of Living
- China
- Poland
- Dalian
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dalian, China compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dalian (China) is 19% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元50 (28 zł) | 20 zł | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元27 (15 zł) | 18 zł | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元10 (5.63 zł) | 9 zł | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元10 (5.61 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元17 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (4.27 zł) | 6 zł | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元56 (31 zł) | 19 zł | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元11 (6 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (3.76 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 100% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.23 (2.32 zł) | 2.81 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元84 (46 zł) | 20 zł | + 131% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (3.64 zł) | 5.43 zł | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元6 (3.35 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 61% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Dalian (China) is 5% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,106 (2,249 zł) | 2,325 zł | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,021 (1,655 zł) | 1,671 zł | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元260 (142 zł) | 463 zł | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,084 (1,690 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,050 (1,123 zł) | 844 zł | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元229 (125 zł) | 248 zł | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元87 (48 zł) | 47 zł | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,444 (1,339 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元336 (184 zł) | 434 zł | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元31 (17 zł) | 18 zł | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元37 (20 zł) | 20 zł | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Dalian (China) is 27% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元406 (223 zł) | 275 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元376 (206 zł) | 113 zł | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元452 (247 zł) | 297 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元311 (170 zł) | 276 zł | - 38% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Dalian (China) is 6% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元201,009 (110,120 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元6 (3.40 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元107 (59 zł) | 75 zł | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Dalian (China) is 16% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元25 (14 zł) | 15 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 25 zł | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 100 zł | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元100 (55 zł) | 17 zł | + 226% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元25 (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元28 (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (4.92 zł) | 5.01 zł | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元16 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元36 (20 zł) | 27 zł | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Dalian (China) is 26% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元105 (58 zł) | 65 zł | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元95 (52 zł) | 44 zł | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元165 (90 zł) | 114 zł | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元317 (174 zł) | 90 zł | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元44 (24 zł) | 15 zł | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元35 (19 zł) | 6 zł | + 197% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元29 (16 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 164% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | 2,300 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.47 (0.26 zł) | 0.29 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元273 (149 zł) | 108 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (8 zł) | 13 zł | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 153 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dalian (China) is 11% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 7,646 zł
(元13,957)
in Dalian
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,900 zł
in Łódź.
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