Cost of living in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 24% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland)
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Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 20% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Ljubljana | Łódź | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (72 zł) | 68 zł | + 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (32 zł) | 33 zł | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.81 (20 zł) | 28 zł | - 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.46 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.39 (14 zł) | 20 zł | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.40 (10 zł) | 18 zł | - 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (28 zł) | 29 zł | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.94 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.08 (4.53 zł) | 5.81 zł | - 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.29 (5.41 zł) | 8 zł | - 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (39 zł) | 82 zł | - 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (9 zł) | 11 zł | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.29 (5.40 zł) | 8 zł | - 30% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 18% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Ljubljana | Łódź | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,341 (5,605 zł) | 7,146 zł | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €984 (4,112 zł) | 5,195 zł | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €247 (1,034 zł) | 1,395 zł | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €845 (3,531 zł) | 3,629 zł | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €648 (2,707 zł) | 2,912 zł | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €190 (796 zł) | 798 zł | - 0% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (80 zł) | 75 zł | + 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | €368 (1,536 zł) | 1,379 zł | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (382 zł) | 781 zł | - 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (30 zł) | 61 zł | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (38 zł) | 74 zł | - 49% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 14% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (368 zł) | 403 zł | - 9% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (155 zł) | 195 zł | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (394 zł) | 397 zł | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (445 zł) | 615 zł | - 28% | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 29% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,232 (97,087 zł) | 164,210 zł | - 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (159 zł) | 230 zł | - 31% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €10 (40 zł) | 28 zł | + 43% | |
Personal Care | - 39% | |||
Personal Care in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 39% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (29 zł) | 39 zł | - 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (42 zł) | 76 zł | - 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €51 (213 zł) | 291 zł | - 27% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.13 (21 zł) | 29 zł | - 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.96 (17 zł) | 29 zł | - 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.24 (14 zł) | 26 zł | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (6 zł) | 16 zł | - 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 (11 zł) | 16 zł | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (68 zł) | 104 zł | - 35% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 26% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Ljubljana | Łódź | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (139 zł) | 140 zł | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 (57 zł) | 73 zł | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (209 zł) | 427 zł | - 51% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (208 zł) | 214 zł | - 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (33 zł) | 43 zł | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.92 (8 zł) | 24 zł | - 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.02 (13 zł) | 20 zł | - 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €591 (2,471 zł) | 2,736 zł | - 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (0.27 zł) | 0.96 zł | - 72% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (228 zł) | 208 zł | + 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.15 (22 zł) | 29 zł | - 25% | |
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TOTAL | - 24% |

These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
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