- Cost of Living
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- Łódź
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Cost of living in Madrid, Spain compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 69% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (47 zł) | 20 zł | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (29 zł) | 18 zł | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.45 (15 zł) | 9 zł | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.76 (3.22 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.16 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.82 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.67 (16 zł) | 19 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.66 (7 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.06 (4.49 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 140% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (3.94 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (30 zł) | 20 zł | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.46 (6 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (4.66 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 122% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,200 (5,082 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €886 (3,751 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €125 (529 zł) | 463 zł | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €864 (3,660 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €582 (2,464 zł) | 844 zł | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €88 (373 zł) | 248 zł | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €33 (141 zł) | 47 zł | + 200% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €422 (1,787 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €102 (431 zł) | 434 zł | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (42 zł) | 18 zł | + 135% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (43 zł) | 20 zł | + 114% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 17% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 (331 zł) | 275 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (122 zł) | 113 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (328 zł) | 297 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (432 zł) | 276 zł | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 79% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,190 (89,748 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.08 (4.57 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (219 zł) | 75 zł | + 192% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (54 zł) | 27 zł | + 99% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 52% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.77 (16 zł) | 15 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.65 (24 zł) | 25 zł | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €67 (286 zł) | 100 zł | + 186% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.94 (17 zł) | 17 zł | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.68 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.75 (12 zł) | 11 zł | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.33 (5.65 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.72 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (56 zł) | 27 zł | + 105% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 80% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (121 zł) | 65 zł | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (78 zł) | 44 zł | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 (334 zł) | 114 zł | + 194% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (169 zł) | 90 zł | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (42 zł) | 15 zł | + 176% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.41 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.46 (10 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 74% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €494 (2,092 zł) | 2,300 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (1.10 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 280% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (179 zł) | 108 zł | + 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.65 (15 zł) | 13 zł | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,857 prices entered by 493 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2017.
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