- Cost of Living
- China
- Poland
- Luoyang
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Luoyang, China compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luoyang (China) is 6% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元23 (13 zł) | 20 zł | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元30 (16 zł) | 18 zł | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元11 (5.93 zł) | 9 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元14 (8 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 181% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元23 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (5.10 zł) | 6 zł | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元40 (22 zł) | 19 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元8 (4.19 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元2.24 (1.24 zł) | 1.88 zł | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.73 (2.61 zł) | 2.81 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元62 (34 zł) | 20 zł | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元5.41 (2.99 zł) | 5.43 zł | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (3.60 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 73% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Luoyang (China) is 50% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,815 (1,001 zł) | 2,325 zł | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,228 (677 zł) | 1,671 zł | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元284 (157 zł) | 463 zł | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,214 (670 zł) | 1,175 zł | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元717 (396 zł) | 844 zł | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元200 (110 zł) | 248 zł | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元58 (32 zł) | 47 zł | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,500 (1,931 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元290 (160 zł) | 434 zł | - 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元31 (17 zł) | 18 zł | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元29 (16 zł) | 20 zł | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Luoyang (China) is 25% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元564 (311 zł) | 275 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元340 (188 zł) | 113 zł | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元402 (222 zł) | 297 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元200 (110 zł) | 276 zł | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Luoyang (China) is 24% 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 | 元7 (3.86 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元56 (31 zł) | 75 zł | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Luoyang (China) is 78% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元140 (77 zł) | 15 zł | + 431% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元27 (15 zł) | 25 zł | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元100 (55 zł) | 100 zł | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元80 (44 zł) | 17 zł | + 163% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元63 (35 zł) | 12 zł | + 202% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元38 (21 zł) | 11 zł | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (5.17 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元19 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元31 (17 zł) | 27 zł | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Luoyang (China) is 14% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元113 (62 zł) | 65 zł | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元60 (33 zł) | 44 zł | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 114 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元344 (190 zł) | 90 zł | + 111% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元43 (24 zł) | 15 zł | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元37 (20 zł) | 6 zł | + 213% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元13 (7 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 23% | |
| 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 | 元8 (4.41 zł) | 13 zł | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 128 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Luoyang (China) is 9% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
7,200 zł
in Łódź
you would need to make just about 6,584 zł
(元11,935)
in Luoyang.
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