- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Preston, United Kingdom compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Preston (United Kingdom) is 88% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (38 zł) | 20 zł | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.82 (23 zł) | 17 zł | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.67 (18 zł) | 8 zł | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.76 (3.67 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.67 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.70 (8 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.12 (20 zł) | 10 zł | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.74 (8 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.82 (3.98 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 100% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.47 (7 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 154% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (35 zł) | 20 zł | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.73 (8 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.93 (4.50 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 118% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in Preston (United Kingdom) is 113% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £840 (4,068 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £854 (4,137 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £84 (407 zł) | 519 zł | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £778 (3,771 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £827 (4,008 zł) | 844 zł | + 375% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £63 (307 zł) | 275 zł | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (109 zł) | 47 zł | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £377 (1,824 zł) | 1,789 zł | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £90 (436 zł) | 419 zł | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.61 (22 zł) | 20 zł | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £8 (38 zł) | 16 zł | + 143% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Preston (United Kingdom) is 25% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £55 (266 zł) | 275 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £36 (176 zł) | 113 zł | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £58 (283 zł) | 282 zł | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £47 (226 zł) | 297 zł | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Preston (United Kingdom) is 76% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,667 (95,260 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.25 (6 zł) | 5.23 zł | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £43 (207 zł) | 75 zł | + 176% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Preston (United Kingdom) is 96% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.40 (16 zł) | 14 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £2.30 (11 zł) | 26 zł | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £100 (484 zł) | 103 zł | + 370% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.81 (18 zł) | 16 zł | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.76 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.67 (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.80 (9 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.21 (5.87 zł) | 7 zł | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 (47 zł) | 30 zł | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 102% | |||
| Entertainment in Preston (United Kingdom) is 102% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £14 (69 zł) | 63 zł | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (85 zł) | 44 zł | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £60 (291 zł) | 126 zł | + 130% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £53 (255 zł) | 90 zł | + 183% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.84 (28 zł) | 16 zł | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.21 (16 zł) | 6 zł | + 141% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.13 (15 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 153% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 2,040 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.29 (1.39 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 380% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (171 zł) | 108 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (40 zł) | 13 zł | + 207% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 302 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
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Cost of living in Preston (United Kingdom) is 89% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 11,929 zł
(£2,463)
in Preston
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,300 zł
in Łódź.
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