Cost of living in Poznan (Poland) is 6% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
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| Food | + 11% | |||
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| Food in Poznan (Poland) is 11% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Poznan | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 zł | 32 zł | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 zł | 23 zł | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 zł | 12 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.28 zł | 3.12 zł | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 zł | 12 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 zł | 8 zł | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 zł | 13 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.14 zł | 3.69 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.64 zł | 2.71 zł | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.02 zł | 3.44 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 zł | 32 zł | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 zł | 7 zł | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.56 zł | 2.86 zł | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Poznan (Poland) is 16% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Poznan | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,522 zł | 3,579 zł | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,633 zł | 2,923 zł | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,372 zł | 537 zł | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,730 zł | 2,344 zł | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,059 zł | 1,727 zł | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 255 zł | 317 zł | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 46 zł | 41 zł | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,577 zł | 1,665 zł | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 415 zł | 516 zł | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 zł | 34 zł | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 zł | 22 zł | + 8% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Poznan (Poland) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Poznan | Łódź | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 320 zł | 256 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 120 zł | 135 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 277 zł | 286 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 346 zł | 380 zł | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Poznan (Poland) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Poznan | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 87,589 zł | 92,931 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł | 6 zł | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 109 zł | 110 zł | - 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28 zł | 26 zł | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Poznan (Poland) is 6% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Poznan | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł | 19 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 zł | 44 zł | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 140 zł | 157 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 zł | 16 zł | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 zł | 13 zł | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł | 12 zł | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.44 zł | 4.93 zł | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 zł | 9 zł | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 48 zł | 45 zł | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Poznan (Poland) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Poznan | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 90 zł | 87 zł | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 51 zł | 66 zł | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 219 zł | 184 zł | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 131 zł | 161 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 zł | 18 zł | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 zł | 13 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 zł | 11 zł | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,192 zł | 1,616 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 zł | 0.29 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 146 zł | 133 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł | 18 zł | - 5% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 170 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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