- Cost of Living
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- Łódź
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Cost of living in Madrid, Spain compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 83% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (47 zł) | 20 zł | + 137% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (29 zł) | 17 zł | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.45 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.76 (3.27 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.38 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.93 (8 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.67 (16 zł) | 10 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.66 (7 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.85 (3.67 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (4.00 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (30 zł) | 20 zł | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.43 (6 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (4.73 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 130% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 134% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,200 (5,163 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,006 (4,330 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 (547 zł) | 519 zł | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €908 (3,908 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €675 (2,904 zł) | 844 zł | + 244% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €94 (403 zł) | 275 zł | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €33 (143 zł) | 47 zł | + 204% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €382 (1,644 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (388 zł) | 419 zł | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (32 zł) | 20 zł | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (46 zł) | 16 zł | + 195% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 7% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €68 (294 zł) | 275 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €27 (115 zł) | 113 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (316 zł) | 282 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (376 zł) | 297 zł | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 83% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,798 (89,487 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.08 (4.65 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (222 zł) | 75 zł | + 196% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (57 zł) | 26 zł | + 118% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 43% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.84 (21 zł) | 14 zł | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.38 (19 zł) | 26 zł | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (248 zł) | 103 zł | + 141% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.17 (18 zł) | 16 zł | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.52 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.22 (5.26 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.76 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (56 zł) | 30 zł | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 95% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (163 zł) | 63 zł | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (79 zł) | 44 zł | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (249 zł) | 126 zł | + 97% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (172 zł) | 90 zł | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (46 zł) | 16 zł | + 188% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.32 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.46 (11 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €466 (2,006 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (1.12 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 286% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (201 zł) | 108 zł | + 86% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.65 (16 zł) | 13 zł | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,308 prices entered by 381 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 89% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 12,479 zł
(€2,900)
in Madrid
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,600 zł
in Łódź.
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