- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Poland
- Tampere
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tampere, Finland compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 141% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tampere (Finland) is 141% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (49 zł) | 20 zł | + 145% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (33 zł) | 17 zł | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.48 (24 zł) | 8 zł | + 206% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.01 (4.37 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.32 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.40 (10 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.40 (23 zł) | 10 zł | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (9 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.07 (4.62 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 133% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.14 (9 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 228% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (55 zł) | 20 zł | + 177% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.75 (12 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 130% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (6 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 214% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in Tampere (Finland) is 146% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,418 (6,110 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,065 (4,589 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €70 (303 zł) | 519 zł | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €855 (3,682 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €617 (2,657 zł) | 844 zł | + 215% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €66 (282 zł) | 275 zł | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €18 (79 zł) | 47 zł | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €496 (2,135 zł) | 1,789 zł | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 (415 zł) | 419 zł | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (36 zł) | 20 zł | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €29 (125 zł) | 16 zł | + 705% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Tampere (Finland) is 24% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €74 (321 zł) | 275 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (136 zł) | 113 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (351 zł) | 282 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (475 zł) | 297 zł | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 111% | |||
| Transportation in Tampere (Finland) is 111% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,061 (133,815 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (7 zł) | 5.23 zł | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (195 zł) | 75 zł | + 160% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (94 zł) | 26 zł | + 261% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in Tampere (Finland) is 101% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.50 (24 zł) | 14 zł | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (67 zł) | 26 zł | + 159% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €76 (325 zł) | 103 zł | + 216% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.44 (19 zł) | 16 zł | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.04 (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.19 (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.55 (7 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (108 zł) | 30 zł | + 261% | |
| Entertainment | + 126% | |||
| Entertainment in Tampere (Finland) is 126% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (194 zł) | 63 zł | + 210% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (108 zł) | 44 zł | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €82 (354 zł) | 126 zł | + 180% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €86 (370 zł) | 90 zł | + 312% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (36 zł) | 16 zł | + 126% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.64 (16 zł) | 6 zł | + 143% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.22 (22 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 275% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €458 (1,975 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (0.32 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (232 zł) | 108 zł | + 114% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.89 (25 zł) | 13 zł | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | + 121% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 357 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tampere (Finland) is 121% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 15,007 zł
(€3,483)
in Tampere
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,800 zł
in Łódź.
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