- Cost of Living
- China
- Poland
- Luoyang
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Luoyang, China compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luoyang (China) is 32% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元23 (12 zł) | 20 zł | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元32 (18 zł) | 17 zł | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元31 (17 zł) | 8 zł | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元14 (8 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 199% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (4.96 zł) | 5.56 zł | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元70 (39 zł) | 10 zł | + 274% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元11 (5.79 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元5.00 (2.75 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.25 (2.34 zł) | 2.81 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元74 (41 zł) | 20 zł | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元6.00 (3.31 zł) | 5.16 zł | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元9 (4.77 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 132% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Luoyang (China) is 45% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,000 (1,102 zł) | 2,325 zł | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,400 (771 zł) | 1,671 zł | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元284 (157 zł) | 519 zł | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,333 (735 zł) | 1,175 zł | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元850 (468 zł) | 844 zł | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元217 (119 zł) | 275 zł | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元62 (34 zł) | 47 zł | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,500 (1,928 zł) | 1,789 zł | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元290 (160 zł) | 419 zł | - 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元33 (18 zł) | 20 zł | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元33 (18 zł) | 16 zł | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Luoyang (China) is 36% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元564 (310 zł) | 275 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元340 (187 zł) | 113 zł | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元538 (296 zł) | 282 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元467 (257 zł) | 297 zł | - 13% | |
| 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) | 5.23 zł | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元60 (33 zł) | 75 zł | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Luoyang (China) is 93% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元112 (62 zł) | 14 zł | + 349% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元30 (16 zł) | 26 zł | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元100 (55 zł) | 103 zł | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元80 (44 zł) | 16 zł | + 168% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元79 (44 zł) | 12 zł | + 276% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元41 (23 zł) | 11 zł | + 102% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (5.73 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元18 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元31 (17 zł) | 30 zł | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Luoyang (China) is 11% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元122 (67 zł) | 63 zł | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元80 (44 zł) | 44 zł | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 126 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元300 (165 zł) | 90 zł | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元42 (23 zł) | 16 zł | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元38 (21 zł) | 6 zł | + 227% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元12 (7 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 2,040 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.29 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元150 (83 zł) | 108 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元8 (4.41 zł) | 13 zł | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 246 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Luoyang (China) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
7,400 zł
in Łódź
you would need to make just about 7,323 zł
(元13,292)
in Luoyang.
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