- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Poland
- Oulu
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Oulu, Finland compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oulu (Finland) is 109% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (44 zł) | 20 zł | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (30 zł) | 18 zł | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.16 (22 zł) | 9 zł | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (4.20 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.09 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.89 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.70 (24 zł) | 19 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.13 (9 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (5.70 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 204% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.05 (9 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 211% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (49 zł) | 20 zł | + 147% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.60 (11 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 (4.68 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in Oulu (Finland) is 109% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,052 (4,499 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €865 (3,700 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €74 (316 zł) | 463 zł | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €720 (3,080 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €545 (2,332 zł) | 844 zł | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €39 (169 zł) | 248 zł | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (99 zł) | 47 zł | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €448 (1,916 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (339 zł) | 434 zł | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (38 zł) | 18 zł | + 116% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €25 (106 zł) | 20 zł | + 427% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Oulu (Finland) is 17% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (376 zł) | 275 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €27 (116 zł) | 113 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (330 zł) | 297 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (372 zł) | 276 zł | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 107% | |||
| Transportation in Oulu (Finland) is 107% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,157 (124,739 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 (7 zł) | 5.10 zł | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (202 zł) | 75 zł | + 169% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (80 zł) | 27 zł | + 195% | |
| Personal Care | + 170% | |||
| Personal Care in Oulu (Finland) is 170% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €17 (71 zł) | 15 zł | + 391% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (86 zł) | 25 zł | + 247% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €105 (449 zł) | 100 zł | + 349% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €1.15 (4.92 zł) | 17 zł | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.77 (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.75 (7 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.61 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (103 zł) | 27 zł | + 279% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in Oulu (Finland) is 106% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (123 zł) | 65 zł | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (89 zł) | 44 zł | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (128 zł) | 114 zł | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (299 zł) | 90 zł | + 233% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (32 zł) | 15 zł | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.43 (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 128% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.80 (21 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 242% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | 2,300 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (1.01 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 248% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (187 zł) | 108 zł | + 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.69 (24 zł) | 13 zł | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 122 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Oulu (Finland) is 106% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 13,835 zł
(€3,234)
in Oulu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,700 zł
in Łódź.
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