- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
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- Edinburgh
- Łódź
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Cost of living in Edinburgh, United Kingdom compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 107% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (48 zł) | 20 zł | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.00 (24 zł) | 17 zł | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.66 (18 zł) | 8 zł | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.90 (4.34 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £1.98 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.52 (12 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.80 (28 zł) | 10 zł | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.03 (10 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 233% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.84 (4.07 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 105% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.34 (6 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 130% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (39 zł) | 20 zł | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.84 (9 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.00 (4.83 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 134% | |
| Housing | + 124% | |||
| Housing in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 124% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,241 (5,992 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £935 (4,515 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £96 (465 zł) | 519 zł | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £665 (3,211 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £520 (2,509 zł) | 844 zł | + 197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £73 (352 zł) | 275 zł | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (108 zł) | 47 zł | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £356 (1,719 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £81 (393 zł) | 419 zł | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (33 zł) | 20 zł | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (49 zł) | 16 zł | + 216% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 20% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £61 (292 zł) | 275 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £33 (160 zł) | 113 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £52 (252 zł) | 282 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £51 (244 zł) | 297 zł | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 103% | |||
| Transportation in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 103% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £15,500 (74,821 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (6 zł) | 5.23 zł | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £52 (251 zł) | 75 zł | + 235% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £18 (86 zł) | 26 zł | + 229% | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 110% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.53 (22 zł) | 14 zł | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £7 (35 zł) | 26 zł | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £94 (453 zł) | 103 zł | + 340% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.94 (14 zł) | 16 zł | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.81 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.73 (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.97 (9 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.52 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £16 (77 zł) | 30 zł | + 158% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 81% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £27 (131 zł) | 63 zł | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (86 zł) | 44 zł | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £65 (314 zł) | 126 zł | + 149% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £40 (193 zł) | 90 zł | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (45 zł) | 16 zł | + 186% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.41 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.50 (17 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 182% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £461 (2,224 zł) | 2,040 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.09 (0.43 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £30 (145 zł) | 108 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (43 zł) | 13 zł | + 232% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 723 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 100% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 13,195 zł
(£2,734)
in Edinburgh
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,600 zł
in Łódź.
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