- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Poland
- Preston
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Preston, United Kingdom compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Preston (United Kingdom) is 73% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (36 zł) | 20 zł | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.56 (26 zł) | 18 zł | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.55 (17 zł) | 9 zł | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.88 (4.11 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.62 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.49 (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.01 (19 zł) | 19 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.64 (8 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.92 (4.29 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 129% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.69 (8 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 182% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (39 zł) | 20 zł | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.63 (8 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.88 (4.09 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Preston (United Kingdom) is 92% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £761 (3,559 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £654 (3,058 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £74 (346 zł) | 463 zł | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £757 (3,538 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £833 (3,895 zł) | 844 zł | + 362% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £56 (261 zł) | 248 zł | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (105 zł) | 47 zł | + 122% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £359 (1,677 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £86 (403 zł) | 434 zł | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.45 (25 zł) | 18 zł | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £7 (34 zł) | 20 zł | + 70% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Preston (United Kingdom) is 20% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £53 (247 zł) | 275 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £37 (174 zł) | 113 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £61 (284 zł) | 297 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £48 (225 zł) | 276 zł | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Preston (United Kingdom) is 64% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,611 (87,041 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 (5.68 zł) | 5.10 zł | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £41 (191 zł) | 75 zł | + 155% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Preston (United Kingdom) is 113% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.48 (21 zł) | 15 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £2.30 (11 zł) | 25 zł | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £117 (546 zł) | 100 zł | + 446% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.81 (18 zł) | 17 zł | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.76 (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.67 (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.84 (9 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.44 (7 zł) | 7 zł | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (43 zł) | 27 zł | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Preston (United Kingdom) is 98% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £13 (63 zł) | 65 zł | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £17 (79 zł) | 44 zł | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £61 (288 zł) | 114 zł | + 153% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (251 zł) | 90 zł | + 179% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.97 (28 zł) | 15 zł | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.12 (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 126% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.04 (14 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 137% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £133 (622 zł) | 680 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.30 (1.39 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 379% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £37 (172 zł) | 108 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (38 zł) | 13 zł | + 195% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 141 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Preston (United Kingdom) is 78% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 11,424 zł
(£2,443)
in Preston
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,400 zł
in Łódź.
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