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- Łódź
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Cost of living in Oxford, United Kingdom vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 88% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (52 zł) | 29 zł | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.52 (27 zł) | 19 zł | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.68 (18 zł) | 8 zł | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.85 (4.12 zł) | 2.60 zł | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.17 (15 zł) | 9 zł | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.29 (11 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.94 (24 zł) | 11 zł | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.77 (9 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.90 (4.35 zł) | 2.22 zł | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.84 (9 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 176% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (41 zł) | 23 zł | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.61 (8 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.97 (4.68 zł) | 2.01 zł | + 133% | |
| Housing | + 179% | |||
| Housing in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 179% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,839 (8,900 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,292 (6,251 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 258% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £134 (646 zł) | 519 zł | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,108 (5,364 zł) | 1,380 zł | + 289% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £1,013 (4,903 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 370% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £67 (323 zł) | 291 zł | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £25 (123 zł) | 44 zł | + 183% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £378 (1,827 zł) | 1,798 zł | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £58 (280 zł) | 419 zł | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £8 (36 zł) | 21 zł | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (59 zł) | 16 zł | + 281% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 24% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £69 (335 zł) | 264 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £31 (150 zł) | 121 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £65 (313 zł) | 287 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £81 (390 zł) | 303 zł | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 106% | |||
| Transportation in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 106% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £21,178 (102,495 zł) | 68,915 zł | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.17 (5.68 zł) | 5.25 zł | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £56 (273 zł) | 90 zł | + 203% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £18 (87 zł) | 27 zł | + 222% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 89% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.31 (16 zł) | 14 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (39 zł) | 27 zł | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £88 (423 zł) | 100 zł | + 323% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £4.10 (20 zł) | 16 zł | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.66 (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.80 (14 zł) | 10 zł | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.06 (10 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 119% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.82 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (70 zł) | 30 zł | + 136% | |
| Entertainment | + 137% | |||
| Entertainment in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 137% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 (165 zł) | 59 zł | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £22 (105 zł) | 51 zł | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £87 (423 zł) | 130 zł | + 226% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £65 (315 zł) | 103 zł | + 206% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (37 zł) | 15 zł | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.75 (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.79 (23 zł) | 6 zł | + 272% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £411 (1,987 zł) | 1,984 zł | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.23 (1.11 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 291% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £51 (246 zł) | 122 zł | + 102% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (45 zł) | 14 zł | + 231% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 449 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 119% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 21,896 zł
(£4,524)
in Oxford
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
10,000 zł
in Łódź.
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