- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Poland
- Swansea
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Swansea, United Kingdom vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 58% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (46 zł) | 30 zł | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.40 (26 zł) | 19 zł | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.46 (17 zł) | 8 zł | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.78 (3.74 zł) | 2.65 zł | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.02 (10 zł) | 9 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.75 (8 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.86 (18 zł) | 11 zł | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.61 (8 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.93 (4.43 zł) | 2.27 zł | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.61 (8 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 138% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (34 zł) | 24 zł | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.70 (8 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.69 (3.31 zł) | 1.95 zł | + 69% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 102% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,112 (5,306 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,107 (5,283 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 203% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £163 (775 zł) | 519 zł | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £987 (4,708 zł) | 1,426 zł | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £474 (2,263 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £70 (332 zł) | 291 zł | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £16 (77 zł) | 44 zł | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £367 (1,749 zł) | 1,798 zł | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £78 (373 zł) | 419 zł | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.41 (26 zł) | 21 zł | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (42 zł) | 16 zł | + 173% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 15% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £58 (276 zł) | 264 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (154 zł) | 118 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £63 (302 zł) | 276 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £49 (232 zł) | 299 zł | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 91% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,857 (89,963 zł) | 68,024 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.18 (5.62 zł) | 5.25 zł | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £55 (263 zł) | 91 zł | + 190% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (62 zł) | 27 zł | + 129% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 75% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.23 (15 zł) | 14 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £100 (477 zł) | 100 zł | + 377% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.68 (18 zł) | 16 zł | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.17 (5.56 zł) | 12 zł | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.77 (13 zł) | 10 zł | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.64 (8 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.29 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (45 zł) | 30 zł | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 61% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £19 (92 zł) | 59 zł | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £14 (66 zł) | 47 zł | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £59 (281 zł) | 126 zł | + 122% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £49 (234 zł) | 103 zł | + 128% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.66 (27 zł) | 15 zł | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.83 (14 zł) | 8 zł | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.08 (15 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 145% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 1,972 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (0.53 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £30 (143 zł) | 122 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (40 zł) | 14 zł | + 192% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 462 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 77% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 16,439 zł
(£3,446)
in Swansea
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,300 zł
in Łódź.
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