- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
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- Preston
- Łódź
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Cost of living in Preston, United Kingdom vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Preston (United Kingdom) is 65% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (40 zł) | 29 zł | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.93 (24 zł) | 19 zł | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.31 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.76 (3.70 zł) | 2.60 zł | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.92 (14 zł) | 9 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.70 (8 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.34 (21 zł) | 11 zł | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.85 (9 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.82 (4.00 zł) | 2.22 zł | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.56 (8 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 137% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (35 zł) | 23 zł | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.73 (8 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.93 (4.54 zł) | 2.01 zł | + 126% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Preston (United Kingdom) is 81% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £824 (4,025 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £655 (3,198 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £84 (410 zł) | 519 zł | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £746 (3,642 zł) | 1,380 zł | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £687 (3,355 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 222% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £120 (584 zł) | 291 zł | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £24 (119 zł) | 44 zł | + 173% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £377 (1,839 zł) | 1,798 zł | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £90 (439 zł) | 419 zł | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.61 (22 zł) | 21 zł | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £8 (38 zł) | 16 zł | + 145% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Preston (United Kingdom) is 15% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £54 (264 zł) | 264 zł | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £33 (160 zł) | 121 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £60 (291 zł) | 287 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £52 (255 zł) | 303 zł | - 16% | |
| 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 | £19,689 (96,142 zł) | 68,915 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.24 (6 zł) | 5.25 zł | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £43 (209 zł) | 90 zł | + 132% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Preston (United Kingdom) is 83% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.40 (17 zł) | 14 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £2.30 (11 zł) | 27 zł | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £100 (488 zł) | 100 zł | + 388% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.81 (19 zł) | 16 zł | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.83 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.67 (13 zł) | 10 zł | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.83 (9 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.30 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (44 zł) | 30 zł | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Preston (United Kingdom) is 95% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £19 (91 zł) | 59 zł | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (87 zł) | 51 zł | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £72 (352 zł) | 130 zł | + 171% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £52 (255 zł) | 103 zł | + 148% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £6 (30 zł) | 15 zł | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.43 (17 zł) | 6 zł | + 169% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 1,984 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.25 (1.22 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 329% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £34 (166 zł) | 122 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (40 zł) | 14 zł | + 191% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 395 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Preston (United Kingdom) is 71% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 15,734 zł
(£3,222)
in Preston
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,200 zł
in Łódź.
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