Cost of living in Tampere, Finland vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 110% | |||
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Food in Tampere (Finland) is 110% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (49 zł) | 26 zł | + 88% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (35 zł) | 19 zł | + 81% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.48 (25 zł) | 8 zł | + 211% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.01 (4.58 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 59% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.30 (10 zł) | 10 zł | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.92 (13 zł) | 7 zł | + 100% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.47 (25 zł) | 12 zł | + 114% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 (10 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 168% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.01 (4.58 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 99% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.13 (10 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 199% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (63 zł) | 27 zł | + 137% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.78 (13 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 166% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.49 (7 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 154% | |
Housing | + 110% | |||
Housing in Tampere (Finland) is 110% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,464 (6,622 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 119% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €961 (4,348 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 121% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €94 (425 zł) | 471 zł | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €810 (3,664 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 94% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €606 (2,740 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 167% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €64 (288 zł) | 280 zł | + 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €18 (80 zł) | 47 zł | + 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | €438 (1,981 zł) | 1,541 zł | + 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 (383 zł) | 403 zł | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (38 zł) | 21 zł | + 84% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €30 (134 zł) | 17 zł | + 681% | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in Tampere (Finland) is 26% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (343 zł) | 246 zł | + 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (136 zł) | 118 zł | + 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (368 zł) | 310 zł | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (504 zł) | 350 zł | + 44% | |
Transportation | + 105% | |||
Transportation in Tampere (Finland) is 105% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,200 (132,084 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 87% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (7 zł) | 4.82 zł | + 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (224 zł) | 94 zł | + 137% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (99 zł) | 26 zł | + 287% | |
Personal Care | + 93% | |||
Personal Care in Tampere (Finland) is 93% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.50 (25 zł) | 16 zł | + 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (71 zł) | 28 zł | + 157% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €73 (330 zł) | 101 zł | + 227% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.74 (21 zł) | 17 zł | + 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.04 (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.19 (14 zł) | 10 zł | + 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.60 (7 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 (10 zł) | 8 zł | + 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (109 zł) | 36 zł | + 200% | |
Entertainment | + 101% | |||
Entertainment in Tampere (Finland) is 101% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (196 zł) | 68 zł | + 191% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €25 (113 zł) | 54 zł | + 109% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 (356 zł) | 133 zł | + 169% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €77 (346 zł) | 138 zł | + 151% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (40 zł) | 18 zł | + 127% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.04 (18 zł) | 8 zł | + 118% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.35 (24 zł) | 8 zł | + 198% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €448 (2,026 zł) | 1,907 zł | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (0.33 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 10% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (241 zł) | 119 zł | + 102% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (28 zł) | 14 zł | + 106% | |
TOTAL | + 100% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 19,632 zł (€4,340) in Tampere to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,800 zł in Łódź.
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