Cost of living in Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 89% | |||
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Food in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 89% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (51 zł) | 26 zł | + 96% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.65 (30 zł) | 19 zł | + 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.17 (22 zł) | 8 zł | + 174% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.73 (3.80 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 32% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.75 (14 zł) | 10 zł | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.41 (28 zł) | 12 zł | + 145% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.89 (10 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 168% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.81 (4.25 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.16 (11 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 252% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (39 zł) | 27 zł | + 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.92 (10 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 112% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.74 (3.89 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 46% | |
Housing | + 151% | |||
Housing in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 151% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,367 (7,157 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 136% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £832 (4,354 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 122% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £164 (856 zł) | 471 zł | + 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,029 (5,387 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 185% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £915 (4,790 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 366% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £156 (817 zł) | 280 zł | + 191% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £19 (102 zł) | 47 zł | + 115% | |
40” flat screen tv | £340 (1,779 zł) | 1,541 zł | + 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £71 (374 zł) | 403 zł | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.36 (28 zł) | 21 zł | + 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (51 zł) | 17 zł | + 199% | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 18% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £49 (256 zł) | 246 zł | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (169 zł) | 118 zł | + 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £54 (280 zł) | 310 zł | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £55 (285 zł) | 350 zł | - 18% | |
Transportation | + 128% | |||
Transportation in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 128% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £22,837 (119,561 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 69% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.23 (6 zł) | 4.82 zł | + 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £59 (311 zł) | 94 zł | + 229% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (68 zł) | 26 zł | + 163% | |
Personal Care | + 63% | |||
Personal Care in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 63% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.90 (15 zł) | 16 zł | - 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (45 zł) | 28 zł | + 64% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £75 (393 zł) | 101 zł | + 289% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.74 (14 zł) | 17 zł | - 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.35 (7 zł) | 11 zł | - 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.57 (13 zł) | 10 zł | + 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.80 (9 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 84% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.49 (8 zł) | 8 zł | - 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £11 (56 zł) | 36 zł | + 54% | |
Entertainment | + 92% | |||
Entertainment in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 92% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £23 (120 zł) | 68 zł | + 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £22 (116 zł) | 54 zł | + 115% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £100 (524 zł) | 133 zł | + 295% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (282 zł) | 138 zł | + 104% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (39 zł) | 18 zł | + 122% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.65 (14 zł) | 8 zł | + 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.79 (20 zł) | 8 zł | + 144% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £295 (1,543 zł) | 1,907 zł | - 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.20 (1.05 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 254% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (184 zł) | 119 zł | + 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (49 zł) | 14 zł | + 252% | |
TOTAL | + 110% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 110% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 20,330 zł (£3,883) in Southend-on-Sea to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,700 zł in Łódź.
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