- Cost of Living
- Finland
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- Oulu
- Łódź
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Cost of living in Oulu, Finland compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 114% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oulu (Finland) is 114% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (43 zł) | 20 zł | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (29 zł) | 17 zł | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.85 (20 zł) | 8 zł | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (4.29 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.14 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.90 (12 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.50 (23 zł) | 17 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (10 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 246% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 (5.37 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.97 (8 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 193% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (48 zł) | 20 zł | + 140% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.60 (11 zł) | 5.18 zł | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (5.19 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 153% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Oulu (Finland) is 104% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,067 (4,455 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €885 (3,696 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €66 (274 zł) | 519 zł | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €703 (2,937 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €526 (2,197 zł) | 844 zł | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €33 (136 zł) | 275 zł | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €21 (88 zł) | 47 zł | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €471 (1,968 zł) | 1,879 zł | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (369 zł) | 419 zł | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (36 zł) | 19 zł | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €28 (118 zł) | 16 zł | + 662% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Oulu (Finland) is 13% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (367 zł) | 275 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €27 (113 zł) | 113 zł | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (322 zł) | 283 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (363 zł) | 298 zł | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in Oulu (Finland) is 97% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,930 (112,466 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 (7 zł) | 5.28 zł | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (197 zł) | 75 zł | + 163% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (84 zł) | 26 zł | + 223% | |
| Personal Care | + 167% | |||
| Personal Care in Oulu (Finland) is 167% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €17 (70 zł) | 14 zł | + 409% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (84 zł) | 26 zł | + 221% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €105 (439 zł) | 100 zł | + 339% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €1.15 (4.80 zł) | 16 zł | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.77 (7 zł) | 11 zł | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.75 (7 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.61 (7 zł) | 7 zł | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (100 zł) | 28 zł | + 256% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in Oulu (Finland) is 99% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (120 zł) | 63 zł | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (87 zł) | 44 zł | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (125 zł) | 115 zł | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (251 zł) | 90 zł | + 178% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (31 zł) | 15 zł | + 103% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.43 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 122% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.80 (20 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 234% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 2,100 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.32 (1.33 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 358% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (183 zł) | 108 zł | + 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.69 (24 zł) | 13 zł | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 179 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oulu (Finland) is 101% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 13,492 zł
(€3,231)
in Oulu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,700 zł
in Łódź.
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