- Cost of Living
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- Oxford
- Łódź
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Cost of living in Oxford, United Kingdom compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 118% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (48 zł) | 20 zł | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.52 (27 zł) | 17 zł | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.80 (19 zł) | 8 zł | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.83 (4.07 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.40 (17 zł) | 6 zł | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.29 (11 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.94 (24 zł) | 17 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.77 (9 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.90 (4.42 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.02 (10 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 254% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (42 zł) | 20 zł | + 108% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.64 (8 zł) | 5.29 zł | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.91 (4.47 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 118% | |
| Housing | + 222% | |||
| Housing in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 222% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,817 (8,925 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 284% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,267 (6,222 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 272% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £134 (656 zł) | 519 zł | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,084 (5,325 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 353% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £933 (4,584 zł) | 844 zł | + 443% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £62 (307 zł) | 275 zł | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £26 (126 zł) | 47 zł | + 167% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £378 (1,854 zł) | 1,789 zł | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £60 (296 zł) | 419 zł | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £8 (38 zł) | 20 zł | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (59 zł) | 16 zł | + 278% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 26% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £69 (340 zł) | 275 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £29 (145 zł) | 113 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £65 (318 zł) | 277 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £81 (396 zł) | 303 zł | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 133% | |||
| Transportation in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 133% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £21,346 (104,845 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.16 (5.70 zł) | 5.26 zł | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £61 (297 zł) | 75 zł | + 296% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £18 (87 zł) | 26 zł | + 233% | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 110% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.44 (17 zł) | 14 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (40 zł) | 26 zł | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £88 (430 zł) | 100 zł | + 330% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £4.10 (20 zł) | 16 zł | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.64 (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.56 (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.06 (10 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.80 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (72 zł) | 28 zł | + 156% | |
| Entertainment | + 154% | |||
| Entertainment in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 154% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £39 (189 zł) | 63 zł | + 203% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £22 (106 zł) | 44 zł | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £87 (429 zł) | 115 zł | + 272% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £65 (320 zł) | 90 zł | + 255% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (37 zł) | 16 zł | + 134% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.92 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 123% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.57 (22 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 274% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £411 (2,018 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.23 (1.13 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 290% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £46 (225 zł) | 108 zł | + 108% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (43 zł) | 13 zł | + 230% | |
| TOTAL | + 146% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 442 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 146% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 17,966 zł
(£3,658)
in Oxford
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,300 zł
in Łódź.
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