- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Poland
- Sheffield
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sheffield, United Kingdom vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sheffield (United Kingdom) is 49% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £7 (35 zł) | 30 zł | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.13 (24 zł) | 19 zł | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.13 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.90 (4.30 zł) | 2.65 zł | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.03 (10 zł) | 9 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.75 (8 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.99 (24 zł) | 11 zł | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.61 (8 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.77 (3.67 zł) | 2.27 zł | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.75 (8 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 159% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (35 zł) | 24 zł | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.91 (9 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.64 (3.08 zł) | 1.95 zł | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Sheffield (United Kingdom) is 130% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £863 (4,120 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £572 (2,732 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £141 (675 zł) | 519 zł | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,294 (6,178 zł) | 1,426 zł | + 333% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £602 (2,874 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £413 (1,972 zł) | 291 zł | + 578% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £19 (90 zł) | 44 zł | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £308 (1,473 zł) | 1,798 zł | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £58 (277 zł) | 419 zł | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.19 (25 zł) | 21 zł | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (41 zł) | 16 zł | + 162% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Sheffield (United Kingdom) is 16% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £60 (285 zł) | 264 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £31 (150 zł) | 118 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £62 (295 zł) | 276 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £60 (286 zł) | 299 zł | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Sheffield (United Kingdom) is 67% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £16,436 (78,496 zł) | 68,024 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.22 (5.85 zł) | 5.25 zł | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £44 (212 zł) | 91 zł | + 133% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £15 (70 zł) | 27 zł | + 159% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Sheffield (United Kingdom) is 31% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.88 (14 zł) | 14 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (37 zł) | 27 zł | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £51 (241 zł) | 100 zł | + 141% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.16 (15 zł) | 16 zł | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.19 (5.66 zł) | 12 zł | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.53 (12 zł) | 10 zł | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.56 (7 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.14 (5.47 zł) | 7 zł | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 (48 zł) | 30 zł | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Sheffield (United Kingdom) is 58% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £22 (106 zł) | 59 zł | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (71 zł) | 47 zł | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £49 (236 zł) | 126 zł | + 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £39 (189 zł) | 103 zł | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £6 (29 zł) | 15 zł | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.72 (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.74 (18 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 198% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £404 (1,928 zł) | 1,972 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (0.52 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £28 (135 zł) | 122 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (41 zł) | 14 zł | + 197% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 657 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sheffield (United Kingdom) is 72% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 15,678 zł
(£3,283)
in Sheffield
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,100 zł
in Łódź.
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