Cost of living in Preston, United Kingdom vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 66% | |||
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Food in Preston (United Kingdom) is 66% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 (46 zł) | 26 zł | + 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.11 (27 zł) | 19 zł | + 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £2.74 (14 zł) | 8 zł | + 79% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (4.53 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 57% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.29 (12 zł) | 10 zł | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.56 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.89 (20 zł) | 12 zł | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.92 (10 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 171% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.65 (3.37 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.60 (8 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 160% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (41 zł) | 27 zł | + 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.96 (10 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 116% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.85 (4.46 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 67% | |
Housing | + 94% | |||
Housing in Preston (United Kingdom) is 94% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £976 (5,084 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £783 (4,083 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 108% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £92 (478 zł) | 471 zł | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £723 (3,770 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 99% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £747 (3,893 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 279% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £83 (431 zł) | 280 zł | + 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £24 (123 zł) | 47 zł | + 159% | |
40” flat screen tv | £359 (1,873 zł) | 1,541 zł | + 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £94 (488 zł) | 403 zł | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.74 (25 zł) | 21 zł | + 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (48 zł) | 17 zł | + 177% | |
Clothes | + 28% | |||
Clothes in Preston (United Kingdom) is 28% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £60 (311 zł) | 246 zł | + 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (170 zł) | 118 zł | + 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £61 (320 zł) | 310 zł | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £63 (329 zł) | 350 zł | - 6% | |
Transportation | + 83% | |||
Transportation in Preston (United Kingdom) is 83% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,412 (101,160 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.28 (7 zł) | 4.82 zł | + 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £44 (228 zł) | 94 zł | + 141% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £10 (52 zł) | 26 zł | + 104% | |
Personal Care | + 77% | |||
Personal Care in Preston (United Kingdom) is 77% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.88 (20 zł) | 16 zł | + 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £5.68 (30 zł) | 28 zł | + 7% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £95 (493 zł) | 101 zł | + 388% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.22 (17 zł) | 17 zł | + 0% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.76 (9 zł) | 11 zł | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.75 (14 zł) | 10 zł | + 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.76 (9 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 79% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.26 (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (46 zł) | 36 zł | + 25% | |
Entertainment | + 102% | |||
Entertainment in Preston (United Kingdom) is 102% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £26 (134 zł) | 68 zł | + 98% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £19 (98 zł) | 54 zł | + 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £71 (369 zł) | 133 zł | + 178% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £58 (301 zł) | 138 zł | + 119% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (37 zł) | 18 zł | + 108% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.87 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 79% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.64 (19 zł) | 8 zł | + 134% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £415 (2,165 zł) | 1,907 zł | + 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.25 (1.30 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 341% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £32 (168 zł) | 119 zł | + 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (46 zł) | 14 zł | + 235% | |
TOTAL | + 82% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Preston (United Kingdom) is 82% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 16,158 zł (£3,101) in Preston to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 8,900 zł in Łódź.
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