- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Poland
- Southend-on-Sea
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 105% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (38 zł) | 20 zł | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.67 (23 zł) | 17 zł | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.94 (24 zł) | 8 zł | + 212% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.71 (3.46 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.09 (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.68 (13 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.49 (27 zł) | 10 zł | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.02 (10 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 236% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.87 (4.25 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.80 (9 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 212% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (37 zł) | 20 zł | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.91 (9 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.54 (2.61 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 128% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,072 (5,229 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £721 (3,517 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £158 (771 zł) | 519 zł | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £837 (4,083 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £600 (2,928 zł) | 844 zł | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £120 (586 zł) | 275 zł | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £17 (83 zł) | 47 zł | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £366 (1,787 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £55 (267 zł) | 419 zł | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.78 (28 zł) | 20 zł | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (47 zł) | 16 zł | + 200% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 10% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £50 (245 zł) | 275 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £30 (144 zł) | 113 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £55 (268 zł) | 282 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £59 (289 zł) | 297 zł | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 116% | |||
| Transportation in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 116% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £24,000 (117,103 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.24 (6 zł) | 5.23 zł | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £51 (250 zł) | 75 zł | + 233% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (54 zł) | 26 zł | + 108% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 61% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.65 (13 zł) | 14 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (41 zł) | 26 zł | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £64 (314 zł) | 103 zł | + 205% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.65 (13 zł) | 16 zł | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.48 (7 zł) | 12 zł | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.30 (11 zł) | 11 zł | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.62 (8 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.66 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (58 zł) | 30 zł | + 93% | |
| Entertainment | + 111% | |||
| Entertainment in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 111% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £23 (111 zł) | 63 zł | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (103 zł) | 44 zł | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £100 (488 zł) | 126 zł | + 286% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £52 (252 zł) | 90 zł | + 180% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £6 (31 zł) | 16 zł | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.58 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 95% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.57 (17 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 190% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £375 (1,827 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.20 (0.98 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 236% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £44 (213 zł) | 108 zł | + 97% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (45 zł) | 13 zł | + 250% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 218 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 105% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 14,144 zł
(£2,899)
in Southend-on-Sea
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,900 zł
in Łódź.
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