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- Łódź
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Cost of living in Parma, Italy vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 142% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Parma (Italy) is 142% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (64 zł) | 29 zł | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (33 zł) | 19 zł | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.52 (19 zł) | 8 zł | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.31 (5.61 zł) | 2.60 zł | + 116% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.33 (14 zł) | 9 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.50 (19 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 241% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (36 zł) | 11 zł | + 228% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.17 (14 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 371% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.05 (9 zł) | 2.22 zł | + 296% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.95 (8 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 159% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (35 zł) | 23 zł | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.45 (11 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.88 (8 zł) | 2.01 zł | + 302% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Parma (Italy) is 77% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €914 (3,924 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €652 (2,798 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €286 (1,228 zł) | 519 zł | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €582 (2,498 zł) | 1,380 zł | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €433 (1,860 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €203 (870 zł) | 291 zł | + 199% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (100 zł) | 44 zł | + 130% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €385 (1,653 zł) | 1,798 zł | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (472 zł) | 419 zł | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.94 (26 zł) | 21 zł | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (42 zł) | 16 zł | + 170% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Parma (Italy) is 23% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (358 zł) | 264 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (127 zł) | 121 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (341 zł) | 287 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €125 (537 zł) | 303 zł | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Parma (Italy) is 73% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,833 (89,425 zł) | 68,915 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (6 zł) | 5.25 zł | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (178 zł) | 90 zł | + 98% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €30 (127 zł) | 27 zł | + 372% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Parma (Italy) is 96% 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) | €10 (44 zł) | 27 zł | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €88 (379 zł) | 100 zł | + 279% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.00 (21 zł) | 16 zł | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.83 (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.99 (17 zł) | 10 zł | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.36 (10 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 123% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.08 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (73 zł) | 30 zł | + 148% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Parma (Italy) is 66% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (134 zł) | 59 zł | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (64 zł) | 51 zł | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 (107 zł) | 130 zł | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (253 zł) | 103 zł | + 146% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (29 zł) | 15 zł | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.47 (6 zł) | 8 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.02 (17 zł) | 6 zł | + 177% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €525 (2,254 zł) | 1,984 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (0.31 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (221 zł) | 122 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.15 (22 zł) | 14 zł | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 358 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Parma (Italy) is 85% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 16,679 zł
(€3,886)
in Parma
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,000 zł
in Łódź.
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