- 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 | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 103% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (38 zł) | 20 zł | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.67 (22 zł) | 17 zł | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.94 (24 zł) | 8 zł | + 207% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.71 (3.40 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.09 (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.68 (13 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.49 (26 zł) | 10 zł | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.02 (10 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.87 (4.18 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.80 (9 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 207% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (36 zł) | 20 zł | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.91 (9 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.54 (2.57 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 125% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,072 (5,139 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £721 (3,457 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £158 (757 zł) | 519 zł | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £837 (4,012 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £600 (2,877 zł) | 844 zł | + 241% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £120 (576 zł) | 275 zł | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £17 (82 zł) | 47 zł | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £366 (1,757 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £55 (263 zł) | 419 zł | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.78 (28 zł) | 20 zł | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (46 zł) | 16 zł | + 195% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 9% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £50 (241 zł) | 275 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £30 (142 zł) | 113 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £55 (264 zł) | 282 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £59 (284 zł) | 297 zł | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 112% | |||
| Transportation in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 112% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £24,000 (115,090 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.24 (5.94 zł) | 5.23 zł | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £51 (245 zł) | 75 zł | + 227% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (53 zł) | 26 zł | + 104% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 57% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.65 (13 zł) | 14 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (40 zł) | 26 zł | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £64 (308 zł) | 103 zł | + 200% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.65 (13 zł) | 16 zł | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.48 (7 zł) | 12 zł | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.30 (11 zł) | 11 zł | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.62 (8 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.66 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (57 zł) | 30 zł | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | + 110% | |||
| Entertainment in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 110% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £23 (109 zł) | 63 zł | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (101 zł) | 44 zł | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £100 (480 zł) | 126 zł | + 280% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £52 (248 zł) | 90 zł | + 175% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £6 (30 zł) | 16 zł | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.58 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.57 (17 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 185% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £375 (1,796 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.20 (0.96 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 231% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £44 (209 zł) | 108 zł | + 94% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (44 zł) | 13 zł | + 244% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 228 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 103% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 13,569 zł
(£2,830)
in Southend-on-Sea
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,700 zł
in Łódź.
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