- Cost of Living
- Bulgaria
- Poland
- Shumen
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shumen, Bulgaria compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shumen (Bulgaria) is 8% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7 лв (15 zł) | 20 zł | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5.00 лв (11 zł) | 17 zł | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.00 лв (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.00 лв (4.38 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.00 лв (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.50 лв (5.48 zł) | 5.56 zł | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 лв (18 zł) | 10 zł | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.50 лв (3.29 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.00 лв (2.19 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.20 лв (2.63 zł) | 2.81 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8 лв (18 zł) | 20 zł | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1.80 лв (3.94 zł) | 5.16 zł | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.90 лв (1.97 zł) | 2.06 zł | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Shumen (Bulgaria) is 39% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 500 лв (1,096 zł) | 2,325 zł | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 350 лв (767 zł) | 1,671 zł | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200 лв (438 zł) | 519 zł | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 250 лв (548 zł) | 1,175 zł | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 200 лв (438 zł) | 844 zł | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 120 лв (263 zł) | 275 zł | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 20 лв (44 zł) | 47 zł | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 600 лв (1,315 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150 лв (329 zł) | 419 zł | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 лв (15 zł) | 20 zł | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3.00 лв (7 zł) | 16 zł | - 58% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Shumen (Bulgaria) is in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 275 zł | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 113 zł | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 282 zł | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 297 zł | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Shumen (Bulgaria) is in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 65,000 zł | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 5.23 zł | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 75 zł | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Shumen (Bulgaria) is in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 14 zł | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 103 zł | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 16 zł | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 12 zł | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 11 zł | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 4.65 zł | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 7 zł | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 30 zł | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Shumen (Bulgaria) is in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 63 zł | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 44 zł | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 126 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 90 zł | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 16 zł | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 6 zł | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 6.00 zł | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 2,040 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.29 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 108 zł | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 13 zł | - | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 226 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.191
PLN
/
BGN
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Cost of living in Shumen (Bulgaria) is 25% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
6,800 zł
in Łódź
you would need to make just about 5,117 zł
(2,335 лв)
in Shumen.
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