Cost of living in London (United Kingdom) is 190% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
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| Food | + 77% | |||
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| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 77% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| London | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (60 zł) | 32 zł | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (35 zł) | 22 zł | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.73 (19 zł) | 10 zł | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.98 (5.13 zł) | 3.13 zł | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.53 (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.04 (11 zł) | 9 zł | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.89 (25 zł) | 15 zł | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.75 (9 zł) | 4.39 zł | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.84 (4.38 zł) | 2.25 zł | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.86 (10 zł) | 3.21 zł | + 201% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (44 zł) | 30 zł | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.13 (11 zł) | 7 zł | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.98 (5.12 zł) | 2.86 zł | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 224% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 224% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| London | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,850 (14,836 zł) | 4,031 zł | + 268% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,998 (10,401 zł) | 3,003 zł | + 246% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £211 (1,100 zł) | 537 zł | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,767 (9,198 zł) | 2,231 zł | + 312% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,307 (6,806 zł) | 1,860 zł | + 266% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £123 (639 zł) | 414 zł | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (117 zł) | 47 zł | + 149% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £291 (1,514 zł) | 1,665 zł | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £109 (565 zł) | 516 zł | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.98 (31 zł) | 34 zł | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £14 (72 zł) | 22 zł | + 223% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 41% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| London | Łódź | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £66 (342 zł) | 256 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £36 (187 zł) | 135 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £82 (425 zł) | 268 zł | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £91 (474 zł) | 309 zł | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 319% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 319% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £23,426 (121,944 zł) | 84,936 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.72 (9 zł) | 5.94 zł | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £151 (785 zł) | 107 zł | + 637% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £20 (104 zł) | 26 zł | + 292% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 56% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.07 (21 zł) | 19 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £10 (54 zł) | 44 zł | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £78 (406 zł) | 157 zł | + 158% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.82 (15 zł) | 16 zł | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.66 (9 zł) | 13 zł | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.42 (23 zł) | 12 zł | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.13 (11 zł) | 4.93 zł | + 125% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.39 (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £22 (112 zł) | 43 zł | + 162% | |
| Entertainment | + 148% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 148% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| London | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 (207 zł) | 82 zł | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £26 (136 zł) | 57 zł | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £195 (1,012 zł) | 130 zł | + 677% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £79 (410 zł) | 151 zł | + 172% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £13 (67 zł) | 18 zł | + 270% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.46 (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.79 (30 zł) | 11 zł | + 186% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £537 (2,793 zł) | 1,616 zł | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (0.57 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £52 (269 zł) | 133 zł | + 103% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 (70 zł) | 18 zł | + 279% | |
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TOTAL | + 190% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,076 prices entered by 258 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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