- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Poland
- Southend-on-Sea
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 84% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (40 zł) | 29 zł | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.03 (24 zł) | 19 zł | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.78 (23 zł) | 8 zł | + 194% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.85 (4.14 zł) | 2.60 zł | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.54 (17 zł) | 9 zł | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.51 (12 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.55 (27 zł) | 11 zł | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.90 (9 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 220% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.93 (4.53 zł) | 2.22 zł | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.22 (11 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 234% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (37 zł) | 23 zł | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.95 (9 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.56 (2.72 zł) | 2.01 zł | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 119% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,107 (5,375 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £764 (3,711 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £158 (766 zł) | 519 zł | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,207 (5,860 zł) | 1,380 zł | + 325% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £600 (2,914 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £116 (566 zł) | 291 zł | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £17 (85 zł) | 44 zł | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £350 (1,698 zł) | 1,798 zł | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £66 (320 zł) | 419 zł | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.87 (28 zł) | 21 zł | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (48 zł) | 16 zł | + 207% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 6% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £50 (244 zł) | 264 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £30 (143 zł) | 121 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £55 (267 zł) | 287 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £59 (288 zł) | 303 zł | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 98% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £24,000 (116,577 zł) | 68,915 zł | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.24 (6 zł) | 5.25 zł | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £51 (249 zł) | 90 zł | + 176% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (54 zł) | 27 zł | + 100% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 51% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.65 (13 zł) | 14 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (41 zł) | 27 zł | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £64 (312 zł) | 100 zł | + 212% | |
| 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 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.30 (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.62 (8 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.66 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (58 zł) | 30 zł | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 101% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £23 (110 zł) | 59 zł | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (102 zł) | 51 zł | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £100 (486 zł) | 130 zł | + 274% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £52 (251 zł) | 103 zł | + 144% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £6 (30 zł) | 15 zł | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.58 (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.57 (17 zł) | 6 zł | + 178% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £375 (1,819 zł) | 1,984 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.20 (0.97 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 241% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £44 (212 zł) | 122 zł | + 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (45 zł) | 14 zł | + 228% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 281 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 92% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 17,315 zł
(£3,565)
in Southend-on-Sea
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,000 zł
in Łódź.
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