Cost of living in Norwich, United Kingdom vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 95% | |||
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Food in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 95% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (58 zł) | 26 zł | + 125% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.33 (28 zł) | 19 zł | + 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.62 (19 zł) | 8 zł | + 138% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.81 (4.25 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 47% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.33 (12 zł) | 10 zł | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.74 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £6 (34 zł) | 12 zł | + 191% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.78 (9 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 153% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.81 (4.25 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.99 (10 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 225% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (44 zł) | 27 zł | + 66% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.90 (10 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 110% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.03 (5.44 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 104% | |
Housing | + 108% | |||
Housing in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 108% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £956 (5,021 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £894 (4,698 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 139% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £136 (713 zł) | 471 zł | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £952 (5,003 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 165% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £588 (3,090 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 201% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £100 (528 zł) | 280 zł | + 88% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £20 (106 zł) | 47 zł | + 123% | |
40” flat screen tv | £350 (1,839 zł) | 1,541 zł | + 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £65 (343 zł) | 403 zł | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.98 (31 zł) | 21 zł | + 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (53 zł) | 17 zł | + 210% | |
Clothes | + 28% | |||
Clothes in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 28% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £63 (332 zł) | 246 zł | + 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £31 (163 zł) | 118 zł | + 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £67 (350 zł) | 310 zł | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £56 (297 zł) | 350 zł | - 15% | |
Transportation | + 138% | |||
Transportation in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 138% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,956 (99,570 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.23 (6 zł) | 4.82 zł | + 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £69 (363 zł) | 94 zł | + 284% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (57 zł) | 26 zł | + 122% | |
Personal Care | + 98% | |||
Personal Care in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 98% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £7 (34 zł) | 16 zł | + 119% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (45 zł) | 28 zł | + 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £90 (472 zł) | 101 zł | + 368% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.19 (22 zł) | 17 zł | + 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.69 (9 zł) | 11 zł | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.13 (16 zł) | 10 zł | + 71% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.76 (9 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 80% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.51 (8 zł) | 8 zł | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (72 zł) | 36 zł | + 97% | |
Entertainment | + 82% | |||
Entertainment in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 82% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £28 (149 zł) | 68 zł | + 120% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £17 (89 zł) | 54 zł | + 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £80 (419 zł) | 133 zł | + 216% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (298 zł) | 138 zł | + 116% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (42 zł) | 18 zł | + 139% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.98 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 86% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.95 (21 zł) | 8 zł | + 155% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £395 (2,074 zł) | 1,907 zł | + 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.08 (0.39 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 33% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 (172 zł) | 119 zł | + 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (49 zł) | 14 zł | + 255% | |
TOTAL | + 103% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 16,640 zł (£3,168) in Norwich to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 8,200 zł in Łódź.
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