- Cost of Living
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- Parma
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Parma, Italy compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 180% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Parma (Italy) is 180% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (63 zł) | 20 zł | + 213% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (32 zł) | 17 zł | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.00 (21 zł) | 8 zł | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.31 (5.46 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.87 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.50 (19 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 270% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (34 zł) | 17 zł | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.60 (15 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 436% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.27 (9 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 276% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.25 (9 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 234% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (29 zł) | 20 zł | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.67 (11 zł) | 5.18 zł | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (8 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 308% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Parma (Italy) is 92% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €967 (4,033 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €767 (3,199 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €193 (807 zł) | 519 zł | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €510 (2,128 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €430 (1,794 zł) | 844 zł | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €260 (1,085 zł) | 275 zł | + 294% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (99 zł) | 47 zł | + 111% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €363 (1,516 zł) | 1,879 zł | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (381 zł) | 419 zł | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (26 zł) | 19 zł | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (38 zł) | 16 zł | + 144% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Parma (Italy) is 22% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 (323 zł) | 275 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (137 zł) | 113 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (313 zł) | 283 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (445 zł) | 298 zł | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Parma (Italy) is 85% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (83,448 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (6 zł) | 5.28 zł | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (250 zł) | 75 zł | + 234% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in Parma (Italy) is 112% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 14 zł | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (63 zł) | 26 zł | + 140% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €83 (344 zł) | 100 zł | + 244% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.00 (21 zł) | 16 zł | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.50 (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.53 (11 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.42 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (71 zł) | 28 zł | + 152% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Parma (Italy) is 67% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (130 zł) | 63 zł | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (63 zł) | 44 zł | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 (104 zł) | 115 zł | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (246 zł) | 90 zł | + 174% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (28 zł) | 15 zł | + 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.42 (5.92 zł) | 6 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.75 (16 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 161% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €525 (2,190 zł) | 2,100 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (0.29 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (194 zł) | 108 zł | + 79% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (21 zł) | 13 zł | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 261 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Parma (Italy) is 100% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 13,395 zł
(€3,211)
in Parma
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,700 zł
in Łódź.
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