- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Poland
- Oxford
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Oxford, United Kingdom compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 99% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (47 zł) | 20 zł | + 135% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.42 (26 zł) | 18 zł | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.55 (17 zł) | 9 zł | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.72 (3.43 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.50 (17 zł) | 6 zł | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.73 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.78 (23 zł) | 19 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.85 (9 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.90 (4.28 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 128% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.99 (9 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 237% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (42 zł) | 20 zł | + 111% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.72 (8 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.93 (4.45 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 114% | |
| Housing | + 216% | |||
| Housing in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 216% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,586 (7,566 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,361 (6,493 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 288% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £141 (672 zł) | 463 zł | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,243 (5,930 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 405% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £911 (4,346 zł) | 844 zł | + 415% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £69 (330 zł) | 248 zł | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £26 (123 zł) | 47 zł | + 160% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £370 (1,767 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £61 (293 zł) | 434 zł | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £8 (36 zł) | 18 zł | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (53 zł) | 20 zł | + 163% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 20% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £65 (310 zł) | 275 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £31 (148 zł) | 113 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £60 (288 zł) | 297 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £68 (324 zł) | 276 zł | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 124% | |||
| Transportation in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 124% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,275 (96,721 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.13 (5.38 zł) | 5.10 zł | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £60 (286 zł) | 75 zł | + 281% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £18 (85 zł) | 27 zł | + 213% | |
| Personal Care | + 125% | |||
| Personal Care in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 125% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.49 (17 zł) | 15 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (38 zł) | 25 zł | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £103 (493 zł) | 100 zł | + 393% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £4.25 (20 zł) | 17 zł | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.61 (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.56 (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.06 (10 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.81 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (63 zł) | 27 zł | + 134% | |
| Entertainment | + 142% | |||
| Entertainment in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 142% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £38 (181 zł) | 65 zł | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (93 zł) | 44 zł | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £84 (400 zł) | 114 zł | + 252% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (256 zł) | 90 zł | + 184% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (35 zł) | 15 zł | + 132% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.06 (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 126% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.19 (20 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 233% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £109 (519 zł) | 680 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.24 (1.16 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 300% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £39 (186 zł) | 108 zł | + 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (40 zł) | 13 zł | + 209% | |
| TOTAL | + 138% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 372 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 138% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 15,480 zł
(£3,245)
in Oxford
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,500 zł
in Łódź.
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