- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Poland
- Preston
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Preston, United Kingdom compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Preston (United Kingdom) is 79% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (37 zł) | 20 zł | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.56 (27 zł) | 18 zł | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.55 (17 zł) | 9 zł | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.88 (4.25 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.62 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.49 (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.01 (19 zł) | 19 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.64 (8 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.92 (4.43 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 136% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.69 (8 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 191% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (41 zł) | 20 zł | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.63 (8 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.88 (4.23 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Preston (United Kingdom) is 100% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £761 (3,673 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £654 (3,156 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £74 (358 zł) | 463 zł | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £764 (3,687 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £833 (4,020 zł) | 844 zł | + 376% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £56 (269 zł) | 248 zł | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (108 zł) | 47 zł | + 129% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £359 (1,731 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £86 (416 zł) | 434 zł | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.45 (26 zł) | 18 zł | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £7 (35 zł) | 20 zł | + 75% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Preston (United Kingdom) is 27% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £53 (255 zł) | 275 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £37 (179 zł) | 113 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £61 (293 zł) | 297 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £48 (232 zł) | 276 zł | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Preston (United Kingdom) is 69% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,611 (89,835 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 (5.86 zł) | 5.10 zł | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £41 (197 zł) | 75 zł | + 163% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 111% | |||
| Personal Care in Preston (United Kingdom) is 111% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.48 (22 zł) | 15 zł | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £2.30 (11 zł) | 25 zł | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £117 (563 zł) | 100 zł | + 463% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.81 (18 zł) | 17 zł | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.76 (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.67 (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.84 (9 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.44 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (44 zł) | 27 zł | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 114% | |||
| Entertainment in Preston (United Kingdom) is 114% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £13 (65 zł) | 65 zł | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £17 (81 zł) | 44 zł | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £61 (297 zł) | 114 zł | + 161% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (259 zł) | 90 zł | + 188% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.97 (29 zł) | 15 zł | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.12 (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 133% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.04 (15 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 144% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £133 (642 zł) | 680 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.30 (1.43 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 394% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £37 (178 zł) | 108 zł | + 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (39 zł) | 13 zł | + 205% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 137 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Preston (United Kingdom) is 86% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 12,829 zł
(£2,658)
in Preston
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,900 zł
in Łódź.
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