- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Poland
- Swansea
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Swansea, United Kingdom compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 80% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (39 zł) | 20 zł | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.34 (25 zł) | 17 zł | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.44 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.89 (4.21 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.13 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.83 (9 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.64 (17 zł) | 17 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.68 (8 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.12 (5.32 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.61 (8 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 172% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (33 zł) | 20 zł | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.70 (8 zł) | 5.18 zł | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.71 (3.38 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 120% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £872 (4,145 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,184 (5,628 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 237% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £163 (772 zł) | 519 zł | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,020 (4,847 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 313% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £434 (2,063 zł) | 844 zł | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £113 (535 zł) | 275 zł | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £13 (60 zł) | 47 zł | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £381 (1,811 zł) | 1,879 zł | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 (379 zł) | 419 zł | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.38 (21 zł) | 19 zł | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (41 zł) | 16 zł | + 165% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 22% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 (301 zł) | 275 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £33 (158 zł) | 113 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £68 (322 zł) | 283 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £48 (226 zł) | 298 zł | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 96% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,714 (93,666 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 (5.66 zł) | 5.28 zł | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £52 (248 zł) | 75 zł | + 231% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (52 zł) | 26 zł | + 100% | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 102% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.25 (15 zł) | 14 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £1.00 (4.75 zł) | 26 zł | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £100 (475 zł) | 100 zł | + 375% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.50 (17 zł) | 16 zł | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.14 (5.42 zł) | 12 zł | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.35 (16 zł) | 11 zł | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 (9 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.33 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (44 zł) | 28 zł | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 69% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £20 (94 zł) | 63 zł | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (69 zł) | 44 zł | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £63 (301 zł) | 115 zł | + 161% | |
| 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 | £5.83 (28 zł) | 15 zł | + 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.52 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £2.97 (14 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 135% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 2,100 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (0.58 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 100% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £29 (139 zł) | 108 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (38 zł) | 13 zł | + 195% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 280 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 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 14,247 zł
(£2,999)
in Swansea
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,500 zł
in Łódź.
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