- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Poland
- Swansea
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Swansea, United Kingdom compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 72% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (40 zł) | 20 zł | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.05 (24 zł) | 18 zł | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.50 (17 zł) | 9 zł | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.01 (4.86 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.05 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.58 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.39 (16 zł) | 19 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.50 (7 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.17 (5.65 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 201% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.50 (7 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 157% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (35 zł) | 20 zł | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.74 (8 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.71 (3.43 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 65% | |
| 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 (4,437 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,390 (6,696 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 301% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £151 (725 zł) | 463 zł | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,072 (5,168 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 340% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £489 (2,357 zł) | 844 zł | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £158 (763 zł) | 248 zł | + 207% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £11 (55 zł) | 47 zł | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £378 (1,823 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £76 (368 zł) | 434 zł | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.67 (22 zł) | 18 zł | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (43 zł) | 20 zł | + 111% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 19% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £64 (308 zł) | 275 zł | + 12% | |
| 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 (308 zł) | 297 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £47 (226 zł) | 276 zł | - 18% | |
| 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 | £18,800 (90,589 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.22 (5.89 zł) | 5.10 zł | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £48 (231 zł) | 75 zł | + 208% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £10 (51 zł) | 27 zł | + 87% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 87% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.25 (16 zł) | 15 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £1.00 (4.82 zł) | 25 zł | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £100 (482 zł) | 100 zł | + 382% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.50 (17 zł) | 17 zł | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.14 (5.49 zł) | 12 zł | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.35 (16 zł) | 11 zł | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 (10 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.33 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (44 zł) | 27 zł | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 74% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £19 (93 zł) | 65 zł | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £14 (69 zł) | 44 zł | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £63 (305 zł) | 114 zł | + 168% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (261 zł) | 90 zł | + 190% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.83 (28 zł) | 15 zł | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.52 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.04 (15 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 144% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | 2,300 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 (0.64 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 121% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £30 (145 zł) | 108 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (39 zł) | 13 zł | + 199% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 141 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 94% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 12,777 zł
(£2,652)
in Swansea
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,600 zł
in Łódź.
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