- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Edinburgh, United Kingdom vs Łódź, Poland
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| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 94% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (52 zł) | 29 zł | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.65 (27 zł) | 19 zł | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.60 (17 zł) | 8 zł | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.89 (4.31 zł) | 2.60 zł | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.26 (16 zł) | 9 zł | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.31 (11 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.86 (28 zł) | 11 zł | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.05 (10 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 245% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.79 (3.81 zł) | 2.22 zł | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.94 (9 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 193% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (39 zł) | 23 zł | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.82 (9 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.03 (5.02 zł) | 2.01 zł | + 150% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 119% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,439 (6,987 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £982 (4,772 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 173% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £116 (561 zł) | 519 zł | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £872 (4,236 zł) | 1,380 zł | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £541 (2,628 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £74 (358 zł) | 291 zł | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (104 zł) | 44 zł | + 139% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £354 (1,720 zł) | 1,798 zł | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £104 (504 zł) | 419 zł | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (33 zł) | 21 zł | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (50 zł) | 16 zł | + 224% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 29% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £69 (335 zł) | 264 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (158 zł) | 121 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £79 (385 zł) | 287 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £76 (370 zł) | 303 zł | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 96% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,958 (92,085 zł) | 68,915 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.28 (6 zł) | 5.25 zł | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £52 (252 zł) | 90 zł | + 180% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £18 (86 zł) | 27 zł | + 221% | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 98% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.33 (21 zł) | 14 zł | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £7 (35 zł) | 27 zł | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £94 (456 zł) | 100 zł | + 356% | |
| 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 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.54 (17 zł) | 10 zł | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.97 (10 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.64 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (74 zł) | 30 zł | + 151% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 100% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £32 (155 zł) | 59 zł | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (101 zł) | 51 zł | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £69 (335 zł) | 130 zł | + 159% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (263 zł) | 103 zł | + 156% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (43 zł) | 15 zł | + 175% | |
| 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) | 6 zł | + 211% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £428 (2,079 zł) | 1,984 zł | + 5% | |
| 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) | 122 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £11 (54 zł) | 14 zł | + 296% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 98% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 19,788 zł
(£4,074)
in Edinburgh
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
10,000 zł
in Łódź.
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