Cost of living in Poznan (Poland) is 8% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
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| Food in Poznan (Poland) is 3% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Poznan (Poland) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 18 zł | 20 zł | 10% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 21 zł | 17 zł | 22% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 8 zł | 8 zł | 1% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 2.81 zł | 2.62 zł | 7% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 6.00 zł | 6 zł | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 4.75 zł | 5.56 zł | 15% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 11 zł | 10 zł | 9% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 2.35 zł | 2.94 zł | 20% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 3.40 zł | 1.99 zł | 71% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 2.93 zł | 2.81 zł | 4% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 20 zł | 20 zł | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 5.50 zł | 5.16 zł | 7% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 2.31 zł | 2.06 zł | 12% |
| Housing in Poznan (Poland) is 7% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
| Poznan (Poland) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 2,450 zł | 2,325 zł | 5% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,850 zł | 1,671 zł | 11% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 521 zł | 519 zł | 0% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,292 zł | 1,175 zł | 10% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,029 zł | 844 zł | 22% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 260 zł | 275 zł | 5% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 49 zł | 47 zł | 5% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 2,095 zł | 1,789 zł | 17% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 396 zł | 419 zł | 6% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 25 zł | 20 zł | 25% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 18 zł | 16 zł | 18% |
| Clothes in Poznan (Poland) is 12% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
| Poznan (Poland) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 264 zł | 275 zł | 4% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 141 zł | 113 zł | 26% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 256 zł | 282 zł | 9% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 332 zł | 297 zł | 12% |
| Transportation in Poznan (Poland) is 11% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
| Poznan (Poland) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 60,000 zł | 65,000 zł | 8% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 4.79 zł | 5.23 zł | 8% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 107 zł | 75 zł | 43% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 32 zł | 26 zł | 22% |
| Personal Care in Poznan (Poland) is 12% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
| Poznan (Poland) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 22 zł | 14 zł | 58% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 35 zł | 26 zł | 35% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 104 zł | 103 zł | 1% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 16 zł | 16 zł | 4% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 12 zł | 12 zł | 5% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 13 zł | 11 zł | 13% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 4.90 zł | 4.65 zł | 5% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 7 zł | 7 zł | 2% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 34 zł | 30 zł | 15% |
| Entertainment in Poznan (Poland) is 7% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
| Poznan (Poland) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 63 zł | 63 zł | 0% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 43 zł | 44 zł | 2% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 153 zł | 126 zł | 21% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 100 zł | 90 zł | 11% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 21 zł | 16 zł | 32% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 8 zł | 6 zł | 20% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 7 zł | 6.00 zł | 17% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 2,244 zł | 2,040 zł | 10% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.26 zł | 0.29 zł | 10% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 118 zł | 108 zł | 10% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 14 zł | 13 zł | 9% |
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For example, you would need at least 7,562 zł
in Poznan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,000 zł
in Łódź.