Cost of living in Genoa (Italy) is 14% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland)
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| Food | - 13% | |||
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| Food in Genoa (Italy) is 13% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Genoa | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (67 zł) | 68 zł | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (38 zł) | 33 zł | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.07 (22 zł) | 28 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.78 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.98 (17 zł) | 20 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.04 (13 zł) | 18 zł | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (36 zł) | 29 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.97 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.27 (5.42 zł) | 5.81 zł | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.19 (5.09 zł) | 8 zł | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (33 zł) | 82 zł | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.57 (11 zł) | 11 zł | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.56 (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Genoa (Italy) is 22% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Genoa | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,137 (4,854 zł) | 7,146 zł | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €779 (3,323 zł) | 5,195 zł | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (588 zł) | 1,395 zł | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,084 (4,629 zł) | 3,629 zł | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €598 (2,551 zł) | 2,912 zł | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €131 (558 zł) | 798 zł | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (88 zł) | 75 zł | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €318 (1,357 zł) | 1,379 zł | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (519 zł) | 781 zł | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.51 (15 zł) | 61 zł | - 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (52 zł) | 74 zł | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Genoa (Italy) is 13% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (305 zł) | 403 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (178 zł) | 195 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (414 zł) | 397 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €136 (578 zł) | 615 zł | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Genoa (Italy) is 11% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Genoa | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,052 (102,669 zł) | 164,210 zł | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.80 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 (197 zł) | 230 zł | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (76 zł) | 28 zł | + 171% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Genoa (Italy) is 25% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Genoa | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (43 zł) | 39 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (43 zł) | 76 zł | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (361 zł) | 291 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.72 (20 zł) | 29 zł | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.71 (16 zł) | 29 zł | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.90 (12 zł) | 26 zł | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.12 (9 zł) | 16 zł | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.25 (10 zł) | 16 zł | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (80 zł) | 104 zł | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Genoa (Italy) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Genoa | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (174 zł) | 140 zł | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (71 zł) | 73 zł | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (257 zł) | 427 zł | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (308 zł) | 214 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (35 zł) | 43 zł | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.55 (7 zł) | 24 zł | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.18 (22 zł) | 20 zł | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €480 (2,050 zł) | 2,736 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (0.71 zł) | 0.96 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 (269 zł) | 208 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (23 zł) | 29 zł | - 21% | |
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TOTAL | - 14% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 269 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2025.
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