- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Poland
- Parma
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Parma, Italy compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Parma (Italy) is 133% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (64 zł) | 20 zł | + 220% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (31 zł) | 18 zł | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.35 (19 zł) | 9 zł | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.45 (6 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 129% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.87 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (44 zł) | 19 zł | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.62 (11 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 279% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.90 (3.85 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 105% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.25 (10 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 242% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (30 zł) | 20 zł | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.01 (9 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (6 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 208% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Parma (Italy) is 88% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €967 (4,126 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €767 (3,272 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €90 (385 zł) | 463 zł | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €510 (2,177 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €430 (1,835 zł) | 844 zł | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €260 (1,110 zł) | 248 zł | + 347% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (117 zł) | 47 zł | + 148% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €363 (1,551 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (389 zł) | 434 zł | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.95 (25 zł) | 18 zł | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (39 zł) | 20 zł | + 92% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Parma (Italy) is 22% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 (331 zł) | 275 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (141 zł) | 113 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (299 zł) | 297 zł | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (377 zł) | 276 zł | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Parma (Italy) is 93% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (85,364 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (6 zł) | 5.10 zł | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (256 zł) | 75 zł | + 241% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Parma (Italy) is 34% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 15 zł | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (64 zł) | 25 zł | + 160% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 100 zł | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 17 zł | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.00 (9 zł) | 11 zł | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (9 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.60 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (77 zł) | 27 zł | + 184% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Parma (Italy) is 66% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (140 zł) | 65 zł | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (64 zł) | 44 zł | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 114 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (261 zł) | 90 zł | + 190% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (28 zł) | 15 zł | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.42 (6 zł) | 6 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.75 (16 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 167% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | 2,300 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (0.30 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (198 zł) | 108 zł | + 84% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (21 zł) | 13 zł | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 110 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Parma (Italy) is 87% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 12,542 zł
(€2,938)
in Parma
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,700 zł
in Łódź.
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