- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Poland
- Swansea
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Swansea, United Kingdom compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 82% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 (41 zł) | 20 zł | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.35 (26 zł) | 17 zł | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.39 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.78 (3.75 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.13 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.72 (8 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.03 (19 zł) | 10 zł | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.65 (8 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.04 (4.97 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 150% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.53 (7 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 160% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (33 zł) | 20 zł | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.65 (8 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.68 (3.24 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 114% | |||
| Housing in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 114% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £944 (4,521 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,115 (5,342 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 220% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £163 (779 zł) | 519 zł | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £863 (4,136 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 252% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £456 (2,185 zł) | 844 zł | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £70 (334 zł) | 275 zł | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £13 (60 zł) | 47 zł | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £372 (1,783 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 (382 zł) | 419 zł | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.90 (23 zł) | 20 zł | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (43 zł) | 16 zł | + 179% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 18% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £59 (281 zł) | 275 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (154 zł) | 113 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £64 (307 zł) | 282 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £49 (235 zł) | 297 zł | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 110% | |||
| Transportation in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 110% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,021 (91,140 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 (5.68 zł) | 5.23 zł | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £55 (264 zł) | 75 zł | + 252% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (61 zł) | 26 zł | + 136% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 90% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.93 (14 zł) | 14 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £100 (479 zł) | 103 zł | + 365% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.83 (18 zł) | 16 zł | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.14 (5.48 zł) | 12 zł | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.90 (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.71 (8 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.32 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (44 zł) | 30 zł | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 67% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £19 (92 zł) | 63 zł | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £14 (67 zł) | 44 zł | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £62 (297 zł) | 126 zł | + 135% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £49 (237 zł) | 90 zł | + 163% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.86 (28 zł) | 16 zł | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.71 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.02 (14 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 141% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 2,040 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (0.53 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £29 (140 zł) | 108 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (38 zł) | 13 zł | + 197% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 362 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 90% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 13,138 zł
(£2,742)
in Swansea
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,900 zł
in Łódź.
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