- Cost of Living
- China
- Poland
- Kaifeng
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kaifeng, China compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kaifeng (China) is 10% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元10 (5.40 zł) | 20 zł | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元29 (16 zł) | 17 zł | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 8 zł | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 2.49 zł | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元14 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 5.07 zł | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 17 zł | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 2.80 zł | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 2.51 zł | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元6.00 (3.24 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元40 (22 zł) | 20 zł | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 5.18 zł | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 2.05 zł | - | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Kaifeng (China) is 1% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | 2,325 zł | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 1,671 zł | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 519 zł | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 1,175 zł | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 844 zł | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 275 zł | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 47 zł | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 1,879 zł | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 419 zł | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元5.33 (2.88 zł) | 19 zł | - 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 16 zł | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Kaifeng (China) is 2% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 275 zł | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 113 zł | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元600 (324 zł) | 283 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 298 zł | - | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Kaifeng (China) is 17% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 65,000 zł | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 5.28 zł | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元60 (32 zł) | 75 zł | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Kaifeng (China) is 8% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 14 zł | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 100 zł | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元36 (19 zł) | 16 zł | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元31 (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 11 zł | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 4.65 zł | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 7 zł | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 28 zł | - | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Kaifeng (China) is 6% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 63 zł | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 44 zł | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 115 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 90 zł | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元20 (11 zł) | 15 zł | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 6 zł | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元6.00 (3.24 zł) | 6.00 zł | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 2,100 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.29 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元150 (81 zł) | 108 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (11 zł) | 13 zł | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 136 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kaifeng (China) is 6% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
6,600 zł
in Łódź
you would need to make just about 6,202 zł
(元11,478)
in Kaifeng.
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