- 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 | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 87% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (37 zł) | 20 zł | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.67 (22 zł) | 18 zł | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.94 (23 zł) | 9 zł | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.71 (3.32 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.09 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.68 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.49 (26 zł) | 19 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.02 (9 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.87 (4.07 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.80 (8 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 200% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (35 zł) | 20 zł | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.80 (8 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.54 (2.50 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 111% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,072 (5,012 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £721 (3,371 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £158 (739 zł) | 463 zł | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £692 (3,237 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £600 (2,806 zł) | 844 zł | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £120 (562 zł) | 248 zł | + 126% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £16 (75 zł) | 47 zł | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £369 (1,728 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £55 (258 zł) | 434 zł | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.78 (27 zł) | 18 zł | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (45 zł) | 20 zł | + 121% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 2% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £50 (235 zł) | 275 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £30 (138 zł) | 113 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £42 (194 zł) | 297 zł | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £59 (277 zł) | 276 zł | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 163% | |||
| Transportation in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 163% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £21,399 (100,079 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.25 (5.86 zł) | 5.10 zł | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £81 (381 zł) | 75 zł | + 407% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (52 zł) | 27 zł | + 92% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 58% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.65 (12 zł) | 15 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (39 zł) | 25 zł | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £64 (301 zł) | 100 zł | + 201% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.65 (12 zł) | 17 zł | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.48 (7 zł) | 12 zł | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.30 (11 zł) | 11 zł | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.62 (8 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.42 (7 zł) | 7 zł | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (56 zł) | 27 zł | + 105% | |
| Entertainment | + 122% | |||
| Entertainment in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 122% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £20 (95 zł) | 65 zł | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (95 zł) | 44 zł | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £105 (491 zł) | 114 zł | + 332% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 (286 zł) | 90 zł | + 218% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £6 (29 zł) | 15 zł | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.60 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.48 (16 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 171% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £227 (1,063 zł) | 680 zł | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.21 (1.00 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 246% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 (186 zł) | 108 zł | + 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (43 zł) | 13 zł | + 236% | |
| TOTAL | + 111% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 165 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 111% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 14,979 zł
(£3,203)
in Southend-on-Sea
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,100 zł
in Łódź.
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