- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Poland
- Swansea
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Swansea, United Kingdom compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 70% 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) | £5.00 (24 zł) | 18 zł | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.58 (17 zł) | 9 zł | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.01 (4.79 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.05 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.58 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.39 (16 zł) | 19 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.38 (7 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.24 (5.88 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 214% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.50 (7 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 153% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (35 zł) | 20 zł | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.74 (8 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.71 (3.38 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 146% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £921 (4,373 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,390 (6,599 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 295% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £151 (715 zł) | 463 zł | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,167 (5,543 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 372% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £489 (2,323 zł) | 844 zł | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £158 (751 zł) | 248 zł | + 203% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £11 (54 zł) | 47 zł | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £375 (1,781 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £73 (345 zł) | 434 zł | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.67 (22 zł) | 18 zł | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (42 zł) | 20 zł | + 108% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 16% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £64 (304 zł) | 275 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (152 zł) | 113 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £61 (290 zł) | 297 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £45 (214 zł) | 276 zł | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 88% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,250 (86,655 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.25 (5.93 zł) | 5.10 zł | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £48 (228 zł) | 75 zł | + 204% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £10 (50 zł) | 27 zł | + 84% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 88% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.25 (15 zł) | 15 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £1.00 (4.75 zł) | 25 zł | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £100 (475 zł) | 100 zł | + 375% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.50 (17 zł) | 17 zł | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.14 (5.41 zł) | 12 zł | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.13 (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 (9 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.30 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (44 zł) | 27 zł | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 73% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £19 (91 zł) | 65 zł | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £14 (68 zł) | 44 zł | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £63 (301 zł) | 114 zł | + 165% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (257 zł) | 90 zł | + 186% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.83 (28 zł) | 15 zł | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.52 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.04 (14 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 140% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £133 (629 zł) | 680 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.10 (0.47 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 (158 zł) | 108 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (37 zł) | 13 zł | + 189% | |
| 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 145 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 92% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 13,653 zł
(£2,875)
in Swansea
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,100 zł
in Łódź.
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