Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 128% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
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| Food | + 114% | |||
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| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 114% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$22 (62 zł) | 32 zł | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 (39 zł) | 22 zł | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$8 (21 zł) | 10 zł | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.77 (4.92 zł) | 3.13 zł | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$7 (21 zł) | 12 zł | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (19 zł) | 9 zł | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (27 zł) | 15 zł | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.67 (13 zł) | 4.39 zł | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.12 (9 zł) | 2.25 zł | + 286% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.48 (15 zł) | 3.21 zł | + 374% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (55 zł) | 30 zł | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$4.10 (11 zł) | 7 zł | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.72 (8 zł) | 2.86 zł | + 164% | |
| Housing | + 129% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 129% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,922 (8,133 zł) | 4,031 zł | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,042 (5,684 zł) | 3,003 zł | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$254 (707 zł) | 537 zł | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,275 (6,332 zł) | 2,231 zł | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,693 (4,712 zł) | 1,860 zł | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$169 (471 zł) | 414 zł | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$69 (192 zł) | 47 zł | + 309% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$541 (1,505 zł) | 1,665 zł | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$214 (595 zł) | 516 zł | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (34 zł) | 34 zł | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$35 (98 zł) | 22 zł | + 339% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 59% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Łódź | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$123 (342 zł) | 256 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$82 (228 zł) | 135 zł | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$164 (457 zł) | 268 zł | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$180 (500 zł) | 309 zł | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 157% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 157% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$30,739 (85,553 zł) | 84,936 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.99 (5.53 zł) | 5.94 zł | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$170 (474 zł) | 107 zł | + 345% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 (60 zł) | 26 zł | + 125% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 38% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (30 zł) | 19 zł | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$12 (33 zł) | 44 zł | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$82 (229 zł) | 157 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (21 zł) | 16 zł | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.70 (16 zł) | 13 zł | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.87 (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.66 (13 zł) | 4.93 zł | + 163% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.36 (9 zł) | 9 zł | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$33 (92 zł) | 43 zł | + 114% | |
| Entertainment | + 165% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 165% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$55 (152 zł) | 82 zł | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$45 (125 zł) | 57 zł | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$362 (1,008 zł) | 130 zł | + 674% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$105 (293 zł) | 151 zł | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$22 (61 zł) | 18 zł | + 236% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.80 (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$11 (30 zł) | 11 zł | + 188% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$814 (2,266 zł) | 1,616 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.60 (1.67 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 471% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$80 (221 zł) | 133 zł | + 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$42 (117 zł) | 18 zł | + 538% | |
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TOTAL | + 128% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 613 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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