Cost of living in Oxford, United Kingdom vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 93% | |||
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Food in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 93% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (61 zł) | 26 zł | + 136% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.81 (30 zł) | 19 zł | + 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.14 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 106% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.89 (4.67 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 62% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.71 (14 zł) | 10 zł | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.72 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.53 (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.05 (11 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 190% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.30 (7 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 196% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.85 (10 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 201% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (43 zł) | 27 zł | + 61% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.61 (8 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 78% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.90 (4.70 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 77% | |
Housing | + 186% | |||
Housing in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 186% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,827 (9,558 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 216% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,421 (7,434 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 279% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £125 (653 zł) | 471 zł | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,148 (6,005 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 218% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £929 (4,860 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 373% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £72 (377 zł) | 280 zł | + 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (114 zł) | 47 zł | + 140% | |
40” flat screen tv | £376 (1,967 zł) | 1,541 zł | + 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £58 (303 zł) | 403 zł | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (38 zł) | 21 zł | + 83% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (67 zł) | 17 zł | + 292% | |
Clothes | + 37% | |||
Clothes in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 37% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £68 (358 zł) | 246 zł | + 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (171 zł) | 118 zł | + 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £63 (332 zł) | 310 zł | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £77 (404 zł) | 350 zł | + 15% | |
Transportation | + 130% | |||
Transportation in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 130% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £21,931 (114,748 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 62% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.25 (7 zł) | 4.82 zł | + 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £55 (290 zł) | 94 zł | + 207% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £24 (126 zł) | 26 zł | + 391% | |
Personal Care | + 102% | |||
Personal Care in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 102% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.31 (17 zł) | 16 zł | + 10% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (43 zł) | 28 zł | + 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £103 (541 zł) | 101 zł | + 436% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.10 (21 zł) | 17 zł | + 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.62 (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.80 (15 zł) | 10 zł | + 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.06 (11 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 110% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.82 (10 zł) | 8 zł | + 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (78 zł) | 36 zł | + 114% | |
Entertainment | + 117% | |||
Entertainment in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 117% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £37 (192 zł) | 68 zł | + 183% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £22 (115 zł) | 54 zł | + 114% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £87 (457 zł) | 133 zł | + 245% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (293 zł) | 138 zł | + 113% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (43 zł) | 18 zł | + 142% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.78 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 74% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.49 (23 zł) | 8 zł | + 189% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £420 (2,199 zł) | 1,907 zł | + 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.17 (0.87 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 194% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 (211 zł) | 119 zł | + 77% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 (50 zł) | 14 zł | + 264% | |
TOTAL | + 127% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 127% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 19,767 zł (£3,778) in Oxford to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 8,700 zł in Łódź.
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