Cost of living in Edinburgh, United Kingdom vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 97% | |||
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Food in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 97% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (54 zł) | 26 zł | + 108% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.70 (30 zł) | 19 zł | + 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.43 (18 zł) | 8 zł | + 125% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.94 (4.90 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 70% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.81 (15 zł) | 10 zł | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.04 (11 zł) | 7 zł | + 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.64 (24 zł) | 12 zł | + 111% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.06 (11 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 192% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.65 (3.43 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.94 (10 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 216% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (42 zł) | 27 zł | + 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.95 (10 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 116% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.18 (6 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 132% | |
Housing | + 163% | |||
Housing in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 163% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,454 (7,618 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 152% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,080 (5,657 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 188% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £161 (841 zł) | 471 zł | + 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,179 (6,176 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 227% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £819 (4,293 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 318% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £110 (576 zł) | 280 zł | + 105% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £20 (106 zł) | 47 zł | + 125% | |
40” flat screen tv | £331 (1,735 zł) | 1,541 zł | + 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £79 (413 zł) | 403 zł | + 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (37 zł) | 21 zł | + 80% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (59 zł) | 17 zł | + 241% | |
Clothes | + 22% | |||
Clothes in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 22% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £68 (357 zł) | 246 zł | + 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £24 (124 zł) | 118 zł | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £76 (397 zł) | 310 zł | + 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £85 (446 zł) | 350 zł | + 27% | |
Transportation | + 128% | |||
Transportation in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 128% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,775 (108,850 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.22 (6 zł) | 4.82 zł | + 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £59 (308 zł) | 94 zł | + 226% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £19 (98 zł) | 26 zł | + 283% | |
Personal Care | + 81% | |||
Personal Care in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 81% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.49 (24 zł) | 16 zł | + 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £6 (34 zł) | 28 zł | + 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £89 (468 zł) | 101 zł | + 364% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.69 (19 zł) | 17 zł | + 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.47 (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.28 (17 zł) | 10 zł | + 79% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.87 (10 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 91% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.22 (6 zł) | 8 zł | - 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (60 zł) | 36 zł | + 67% | |
Entertainment | + 99% | |||
Entertainment in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 99% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 (179 zł) | 68 zł | + 165% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £19 (98 zł) | 54 zł | + 82% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £104 (545 zł) | 133 zł | + 311% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £53 (277 zł) | 138 zł | + 101% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (43 zł) | 18 zł | + 144% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.97 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 85% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.82 (25 zł) | 8 zł | + 211% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £394 (2,066 zł) | 1,907 zł | + 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.09 (0.48 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 63% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £36 (188 zł) | 119 zł | + 58% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (56 zł) | 14 zł | + 308% | |
TOTAL | + 117% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 117% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 18,412 zł (£3,514) in Edinburgh to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 8,500 zł in Łódź.
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