- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Oxford, United Kingdom compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 116% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (48 zł) | 20 zł | + 139% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.37 (26 zł) | 17 zł | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.80 (18 zł) | 8 zł | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.76 (3.65 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.77 (18 zł) | 6 zł | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.29 (11 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.94 (24 zł) | 17 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.77 (8 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.90 (4.30 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.09 (10 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 256% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (41 zł) | 20 zł | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.70 (8 zł) | 5.18 zł | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.91 (4.35 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 112% | |
| Housing | + 208% | |||
| Housing in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 208% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,743 (8,334 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,290 (6,170 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 269% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £134 (639 zł) | 519 zł | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,084 (5,185 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 341% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £900 (4,305 zł) | 844 zł | + 410% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £62 (299 zł) | 275 zł | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £26 (122 zł) | 47 zł | + 160% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £389 (1,858 zł) | 1,879 zł | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £61 (294 zł) | 419 zł | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £8 (37 zł) | 19 zł | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (54 zł) | 16 zł | + 249% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 27% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £69 (331 zł) | 275 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (152 zł) | 113 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £65 (310 zł) | 283 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £81 (386 zł) | 298 zł | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 128% | |||
| Transportation in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 128% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £21,346 (102,091 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.14 (5.47 zł) | 5.28 zł | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £63 (299 zł) | 75 zł | + 299% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £18 (85 zł) | 26 zł | + 224% | |
| Personal Care | + 114% | |||
| Personal Care in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 114% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.44 (16 zł) | 14 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (39 zł) | 26 zł | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £88 (418 zł) | 100 zł | + 318% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £4.10 (20 zł) | 16 zł | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.64 (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.56 (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.06 (10 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 112% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.80 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (68 zł) | 28 zł | + 142% | |
| Entertainment | + 140% | |||
| Entertainment in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 140% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £36 (174 zł) | 63 zł | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (99 zł) | 44 zł | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £87 (418 zł) | 115 zł | + 262% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £64 (308 zł) | 90 zł | + 243% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (36 zł) | 15 zł | + 137% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.98 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 121% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.63 (22 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 269% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £427 (2,041 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.23 (1.10 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 279% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £46 (219 zł) | 108 zł | + 102% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (41 zł) | 13 zł | + 221% | |
| TOTAL | + 140% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 395 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 140% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 17,729 zł
(£3,707)
in Oxford
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,400 zł
in Łódź.
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