- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Poland
- Edinburgh
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Edinburgh, United Kingdom compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 88% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (49 zł) | 20 zł | + 143% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.00 (24 zł) | 18 zł | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.88 (19 zł) | 9 zł | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (4.19 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £1.98 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.34 (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.57 (22 zł) | 19 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.84 (9 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.66 (3.19 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.34 (6 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 131% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (39 zł) | 20 zł | + 94% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.66 (8 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.81 (3.92 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 127% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,241 (6,021 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £935 (4,537 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £97 (472 zł) | 463 zł | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £665 (3,227 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £520 (2,521 zł) | 844 zł | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £76 (368 zł) | 248 zł | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (108 zł) | 47 zł | + 129% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £320 (1,552 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £79 (383 zł) | 434 zł | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (29 zł) | 18 zł | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (49 zł) | 20 zł | + 142% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 19% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £61 (294 zł) | 275 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £33 (161 zł) | 113 zł | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £52 (253 zł) | 297 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £51 (245 zł) | 276 zł | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 100% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £15,500 (75,184 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 (5.80 zł) | 5.10 zł | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £52 (252 zł) | 75 zł | + 236% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £17 (84 zł) | 27 zł | + 212% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 96% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.52 (22 zł) | 15 zł | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £4.65 (23 zł) | 25 zł | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £94 (455 zł) | 100 zł | + 355% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.26 (16 zł) | 17 zł | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.63 (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.02 (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.72 (8 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.50 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £11 (52 zł) | 27 zł | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 84% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (142 zł) | 65 zł | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (86 zł) | 44 zł | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £101 (491 zł) | 114 zł | + 332% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £40 (194 zł) | 90 zł | + 116% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (42 zł) | 15 zł | + 176% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.41 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.50 (17 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 183% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | £491 (2,382 zł) | 2,300 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.09 (0.44 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £30 (145 zł) | 108 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (43 zł) | 13 zł | + 234% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 692 prices entered by 122 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
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