Cost of living in Szczecin (Poland) is 6% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
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| Food in Szczecin (Poland) is 2% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Szczecin (Poland) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 27 zł | 29 zł | 7% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 19 zł | 19 zł | 2% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 10 zł | 8 zł | 22% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 2.77 zł | 2.60 zł | 7% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 10 zł | 9 zł | 2% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 4.48 zł | 5.67 zł | 21% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 12 zł | 11 zł | 7% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 2.71 zł | 2.88 zł | 6% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 1.76 zł | 2.22 zł | 21% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 3.07 zł | 3.22 zł | 5% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 26 zł | 23 zł | 10% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 5.35 zł | 4.89 zł | 10% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 2.78 zł | 2.01 zł | 39% |
| Housing in Szczecin (Poland) is 1% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
| Szczecin (Poland) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 2,801 zł | 3,149 zł | 11% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,919 zł | 1,746 zł | 10% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 503 zł | 519 zł | 3% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,759 zł | 1,380 zł | 27% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 996 zł | 1,043 zł | 5% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 258 zł | 291 zł | 11% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 42 zł | 44 zł | 4% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 1,806 zł | 1,798 zł | 0% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 332 zł | 419 zł | 21% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 25 zł | 21 zł | 18% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 15 zł | 16 zł | 3% |
| Clothes in Szczecin (Poland) is 22% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
| Szczecin (Poland) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 303 zł | 264 zł | 15% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 163 zł | 121 zł | 35% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 320 zł | 287 zł | 12% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 282 zł | 303 zł | 7% |
| Transportation in Szczecin (Poland) is 12% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
| Szczecin (Poland) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 67,130 zł | 68,915 zł | 3% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 4.73 zł | 5.25 zł | 10% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 127 zł | 90 zł | 41% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 24 zł | 27 zł | 10% |
| 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) | ||
| 30 zł | 14 zł | 119% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 27 zł | 27 zł | 3% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 117 zł | 100 zł | 17% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 12 zł | 16 zł | 25% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 10 zł | 12 zł | 14% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 10 zł | 10 zł | 1% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 4.90 zł | 4.55 zł | 8% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 7 zł | 7 zł | 5% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 23 zł | 30 zł | 22% |
| Entertainment in Szczecin (Poland) is 4% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
| Szczecin (Poland) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 53 zł | 59 zł | 10% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 49 zł | 51 zł | 4% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 145 zł | 130 zł | 12% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 109 zł | 103 zł | 6% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 13 zł | 15 zł | 14% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 11 zł | 8 zł | 39% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 7 zł | 6 zł | 12% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 2,162 zł | 1,984 zł | 9% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.31 zł | 0.28 zł | 10% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 115 zł | 122 zł | 5% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 15 zł | 14 zł | 11% |
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For example, you would need at least 9,833 zł
in Szczecin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,300 zł
in Łódź.