- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Poland
- Edinburgh
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Edinburgh, United Kingdom compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 109% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (53 zł) | 23 zł | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.74 (28 zł) | 17 zł | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.43 (17 zł) | 8 zł | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.90 (4.40 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.19 (16 zł) | 9 zł | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.31 (11 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.59 (27 zł) | 10 zł | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.05 (10 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 239% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.79 (3.81 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.96 (10 zł) | 3.01 zł | + 217% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (40 zł) | 24 zł | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.82 (9 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.98 (4.77 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 132% | |
| Housing | + 140% | |||
| Housing in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 140% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,523 (7,397 zł) | 2,686 zł | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,008 (4,894 zł) | 1,715 zł | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £118 (571 zł) | 519 zł | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £890 (4,324 zł) | 1,381 zł | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £551 (2,676 zł) | 1,036 zł | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £73 (354 zł) | 275 zł | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (103 zł) | 44 zł | + 133% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £346 (1,679 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £96 (466 zł) | 419 zł | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (36 zł) | 20 zł | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (49 zł) | 16 zł | + 218% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 30% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £69 (334 zł) | 274 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (158 zł) | 118 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £79 (384 zł) | 282 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £74 (358 zł) | 297 zł | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 102% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,580 (95,114 zł) | 68,024 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.25 (6 zł) | 5.23 zł | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £52 (251 zł) | 83 zł | + 201% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £18 (86 zł) | 26 zł | + 231% | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 112% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.33 (21 zł) | 14 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £7 (35 zł) | 26 zł | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £94 (456 zł) | 103 zł | + 343% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.27 (16 zł) | 16 zł | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.64 (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.54 (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.97 (10 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.64 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (74 zł) | 30 zł | + 149% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 95% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (152 zł) | 63 zł | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (103 zł) | 46 zł | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £71 (344 zł) | 126 zł | + 172% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £48 (233 zł) | 102 zł | + 129% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (46 zł) | 16 zł | + 187% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.83 (14 zł) | 8 zł | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.00 (19 zł) | 5.95 zł | + 226% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £428 (2,079 zł) | 2,035 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.09 (0.42 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 (194 zł) | 120 zł | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £11 (54 zł) | 14 zł | + 298% | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 761 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 107% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 17,827 zł
(£3,670)
in Edinburgh
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
8,600 zł
in Łódź.
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