- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Poland
- Tampere
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tampere, Finland vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tampere (Finland) is 100% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (48 zł) | 30 zł | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (32 zł) | 19 zł | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.37 (23 zł) | 8 zł | + 193% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (4.41 zł) | 2.65 zł | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.22 (10 zł) | 9 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.77 (12 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.23 (22 zł) | 11 zł | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.14 (9 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 219% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.07 (4.61 zł) | 2.27 zł | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.96 (8 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 162% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (58 zł) | 24 zł | + 145% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.60 (11 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 128% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.38 (5.93 zł) | 1.95 zł | + 204% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Tampere (Finland) is 100% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,251 (5,378 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €982 (4,222 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €69 (297 zł) | 519 zł | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €810 (3,481 zł) | 1,426 zł | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €617 (2,651 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €64 (273 zł) | 291 zł | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €18 (79 zł) | 44 zł | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €482 (2,073 zł) | 1,798 zł | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (415 zł) | 419 zł | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (36 zł) | 21 zł | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €29 (123 zł) | 16 zł | + 689% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Tampere (Finland) is 22% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €74 (320 zł) | 264 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (135 zł) | 118 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (350 zł) | 276 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (474 zł) | 299 zł | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in Tampere (Finland) is 92% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,432 (130,805 zł) | 68,024 zł | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (6 zł) | 5.25 zł | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (195 zł) | 91 zł | + 114% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (94 zł) | 27 zł | + 249% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Tampere (Finland) is 94% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.50 (24 zł) | 14 zł | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (67 zł) | 27 zł | + 153% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €76 (325 zł) | 100 zł | + 225% | |
| 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 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.19 (14 zł) | 10 zł | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.55 (7 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 46% | |
| 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 | + 266% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in Tampere (Finland) is 115% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (179 zł) | 59 zł | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (104 zł) | 47 zł | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 (364 zł) | 126 zł | + 188% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €89 (382 zł) | 103 zł | + 272% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (37 zł) | 15 zł | + 137% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.87 (17 zł) | 8 zł | + 111% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.28 (23 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 278% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €458 (1,970 zł) | 1,972 zł | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (0.32 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (231 zł) | 122 zł | + 90% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.89 (25 zł) | 14 zł | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 474 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tampere (Finland) is 95% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 19,495 zł
(€4,535)
in Tampere
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
10,000 zł
in Łódź.
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