- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Poland
- Edinburgh
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Edinburgh, United Kingdom compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 105% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (49 zł) | 20 zł | + 146% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.00 (25 zł) | 17 zł | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.83 (19 zł) | 8 zł | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.94 (4.64 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £1.98 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.46 (12 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.22 (26 zł) | 17 zł | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.03 (10 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 257% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.82 (4.03 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.34 (7 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 135% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (39 zł) | 20 zł | + 97% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.79 (9 zł) | 5.29 zł | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.95 (4.68 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 128% | |
| Housing | + 129% | |||
| Housing in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 129% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,241 (6,104 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £935 (4,600 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £102 (503 zł) | 519 zł | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £665 (3,271 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £520 (2,556 zł) | 844 zł | + 203% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £73 (359 zł) | 275 zł | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (110 zł) | 47 zł | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £343 (1,685 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £81 (400 zł) | 419 zł | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (34 zł) | 20 zł | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (51 zł) | 16 zł | + 227% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 22% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £61 (298 zł) | 275 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £33 (163 zł) | 113 zł | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £52 (256 zł) | 277 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £51 (249 zł) | 303 zł | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 101% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £15,500 (76,227 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.20 (5.88 zł) | 5.26 zł | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £52 (256 zł) | 75 zł | + 241% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £17 (86 zł) | 26 zł | + 228% | |
| Personal Care | + 117% | |||
| Personal Care in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 117% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.64 (23 zł) | 14 zł | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £7 (36 zł) | 26 zł | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £94 (461 zł) | 100 zł | + 361% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.94 (14 zł) | 16 zł | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.07 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.73 (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 (10 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 111% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.49 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (72 zł) | 28 zł | + 155% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 89% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £32 (156 zł) | 63 zł | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (88 zł) | 44 zł | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £75 (370 zł) | 115 zł | + 221% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £40 (197 zł) | 90 zł | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (45 zł) | 16 zł | + 183% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.41 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.50 (17 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 187% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £442 (2,173 zł) | 2,100 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.09 (0.44 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £30 (147 zł) | 108 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (44 zł) | 13 zł | + 238% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 657 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 102% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 15,165 zł
(£3,084)
in Edinburgh
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,500 zł
in Łódź.
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