Cost of living in Szczecin (Poland) is 5% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
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Food in Szczecin (Poland) is 8% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
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Szczecin (Poland) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
30 zł | 26 zł | 14% |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
19 zł | 19 zł | 1% |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
10 zł | 8 zł | 27% |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
2.44 zł | 2.89 zł | 15% |
12 eggs, large | ||
10 zł | 10 zł | 4% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
7 zł | 7 zł | 1% |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
11 zł | 12 zł | 8% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
2.95 zł | 3.69 zł | 20% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
1.87 zł | 2.31 zł | 19% |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
3.15 zł | 3.22 zł | 2% |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
31 zł | 27 zł | 15% |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
5.32 zł | 4.73 zł | 12% |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
3.36 zł | 2.66 zł | 26% |
Housing in Szczecin (Poland) is 5% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
Szczecin (Poland) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
2,768 zł | 3,027 zł | 9% |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
1,909 zł | 1,964 zł | 3% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
597 zł | 471 zł | 27% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
1,599 zł | 1,890 zł | 15% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
1,066 zł | 1,028 zł | 4% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
258 zł | 280 zł | 8% |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
43 zł | 47 zł | 8% |
40” flat screen TV | ||
1,739 zł | 1,541 zł | 13% |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
326 zł | 403 zł | 19% |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
23 zł | 21 zł | 12% |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
15 zł | 17 zł | 12% |
Clothes in Szczecin (Poland) is 26% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
Szczecin (Poland) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
291 zł | 246 zł | 18% |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
176 zł | 118 zł | 49% |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
283 zł | 310 zł | 9% |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
285 zł | 350 zł | 19% |
Transportation in Szczecin (Poland) is 10% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
Szczecin (Poland) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
66,121 zł | 70,724 zł | 7% |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
4.64 zł | 4.82 zł | 4% |
Monthly ticket public transport | ||
128 zł | 94 zł | 35% |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
24 zł | 26 zł | 8% |
Personal Care in Szczecin (Poland) is 8% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
Szczecin (Poland) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
33 zł | 16 zł | 109% |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
27 zł | 28 zł | 2% |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
120 zł | 101 zł | 19% |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
13 zł | 17 zł | 23% |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
10 zł | 11 zł | 7% |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
10 zł | 10 zł | 7% |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
5.28 zł | 5.13 zł | 3% |
Tube of toothpaste | ||
7 zł | 8 zł | 11% |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
25 zł | 36 zł | 32% |
Entertainment in Szczecin (Poland) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||
Szczecin (Poland) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
65 zł | 68 zł | 4% |
2 tickets to the movies | ||
48 zł | 54 zł | 10% |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
157 zł | 133 zł | 19% |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
107 zł | 138 zł | 22% |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
13 zł | 18 zł | 27% |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
10 zł | 8 zł | 21% |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
7 zł | 8 zł | 14% |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
2,259 zł | 1,907 zł | 18% |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
0.31 zł | 0.30 zł | 6% |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
113 zł | 119 zł | 5% |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
15 zł | 14 zł | 8% |
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For example, you would need at least 9,982 zł in Szczecin to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,500 zł in Łódź.