- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Poland
- Oulu
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Oulu, Finland compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oulu (Finland) is 112% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (44 zł) | 23 zł | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (30 zł) | 17 zł | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.01 (22 zł) | 8 zł | + 180% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (4.43 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.25 (10 zł) | 9 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.04 (13 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.17 (22 zł) | 10 zł | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (10 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 240% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 (5.55 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 180% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.97 (9 zł) | 3.01 zł | + 183% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (50 zł) | 24 zł | + 111% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.77 (12 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 131% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (5.36 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 160% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Oulu (Finland) is 93% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,067 (4,604 zł) | 2,686 zł | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €879 (3,795 zł) | 1,715 zł | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €66 (284 zł) | 519 zł | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €681 (2,941 zł) | 1,381 zł | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €555 (2,396 zł) | 1,036 zł | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €33 (140 zł) | 275 zł | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €22 (96 zł) | 44 zł | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €467 (2,014 zł) | 1,789 zł | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (388 zł) | 419 zł | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (41 zł) | 20 zł | + 104% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €28 (122 zł) | 16 zł | + 688% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Oulu (Finland) is 14% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (380 zł) | 274 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €27 (117 zł) | 118 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (333 zł) | 282 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (376 zł) | 297 zł | + 26% | |
| 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 (116,236 zł) | 68,024 zł | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 (7 zł) | 5.23 zł | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (204 zł) | 83 zł | + 145% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (87 zł) | 26 zł | + 233% | |
| Personal Care | + 162% | |||
| Personal Care in Oulu (Finland) is 162% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €17 (72 zł) | 14 zł | + 426% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (86 zł) | 26 zł | + 231% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €105 (453 zł) | 103 zł | + 340% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €1.15 (4.96 zł) | 16 zł | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.77 (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.75 (8 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.61 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (104 zł) | 30 zł | + 246% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Oulu (Finland) is 103% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (124 zł) | 63 zł | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (95 zł) | 46 zł | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (129 zł) | 126 zł | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (259 zł) | 102 zł | + 154% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (32 zł) | 16 zł | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.43 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.80 (21 zł) | 5.95 zł | + 248% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 2,035 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.32 (1.37 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 383% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (189 zł) | 120 zł | + 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.69 (25 zł) | 14 zł | + 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 215 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oulu (Finland) is 98% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 15,080 zł
(€3,494)
in Oulu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,600 zł
in Łódź.
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