- Cost of Living
- Czech Republic
- Poland
- Karlovy Vary
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic) is 39% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 212 Kč (35 zł) | 20 zł | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 176 Kč (29 zł) | 18 zł | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 106 Kč (17 zł) | 9 zł | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24 Kč (3.90 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39 Kč (6 zł) | 6 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32 Kč (5.18 zł) | 6 zł | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 83 Kč (14 zł) | 19 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 Kč (4.92 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Kč (4.27 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 128% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Kč (2.46 zł) | 2.81 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 159 Kč (26 zł) | 20 zł | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 37 Kč (5.98 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Kč (2.39 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic) is 67% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,035 Kč (2,791 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,000 Kč (1,966 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Kč (819 zł) | 463 zł | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 17,000 Kč (2,785 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,000 Kč (1,638 zł) | 844 zł | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 3,000 Kč (492 zł) | 248 zł | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,000 Kč (164 zł) | 47 zł | + 248% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 13,000 Kč (2,130 zł) | 2,062 zł | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Kč (410 zł) | 434 zł | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 Kč (25 zł) | 18 zł | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 Kč (16 zł) | 20 zł | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic) is 26% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Kč (328 zł) | 275 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,054 Kč (173 zł) | 113 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Kč (246 zł) | 297 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Kč (246 zł) | 276 zł | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic) is 9% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 513,536 Kč (84,140 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 35 Kč (5.73 zł) | 5.10 zł | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 Kč (66 zł) | 75 zł | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic) is 5% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Kč (16 zł) | 15 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Kč (25 zł) | 25 zł | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 Kč (164 zł) | 100 zł | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 50 Kč (8 zł) | 17 zł | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50 Kč (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40 Kč (7 zł) | 11 zł | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 Kč (4.92 zł) | 5.01 zł | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 40 Kč (7 zł) | 7 zł | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 Kč (33 zł) | 27 zł | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic) is 3% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Kč (49 zł) | 65 zł | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 300 Kč (49 zł) | 44 zł | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 700 Kč (115 zł) | 114 zł | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Kč (98 zł) | 90 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Kč (13 zł) | 15 zł | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 Kč (16 zł) | 6 zł | + 154% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 Kč (8 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 37% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 680 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.29 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 108 zł | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 84 Kč (14 zł) | 13 zł | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 67 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic) is 29% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 9,281 zł
(56,647 Kč)
in Karlovy Vary
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,200 zł
in Łódź.
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