- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Poland
- Tirana
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tirana, Albania vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tirana (Albania) is 7% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,079 Lek (37 zł) | 30 zł | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 388 Lek (13 zł) | 19 zł | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 262 Lek (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 125 Lek (4.33 zł) | 2.65 zł | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 218 Lek (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 109 Lek (3.76 zł) | 5.67 zł | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 358 Lek (12 zł) | 11 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 106 Lek (3.67 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 62 Lek (2.15 zł) | 2.27 zł | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 107 Lek (3.71 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,117 Lek (39 zł) | 24 zł | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 165 Lek (5.71 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 71 Lek (2.46 zł) | 1.95 zł | + 26% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Tirana (Albania) is 9% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 69,883 Lek (2,419 zł) | 3,149 zł | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 36,460 Lek (1,262 zł) | 1,746 zł | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,115 Lek (315 zł) | 519 zł | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 45,915 Lek (1,589 zł) | 1,426 zł | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 27,483 Lek (951 zł) | 1,043 zł | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 9,684 Lek (335 zł) | 291 zł | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,699 Lek (59 zł) | 44 zł | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 47,130 Lek (1,631 zł) | 1,798 zł | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,205 Lek (422 zł) | 419 zł | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 743 Lek (26 zł) | 21 zł | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 513 Lek (18 zł) | 16 zł | + 14% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Tirana (Albania) is 36% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 9,812 Lek (340 zł) | 264 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,489 Lek (155 zł) | 118 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,023 Lek (416 zł) | 276 zł | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,046 Lek (486 zł) | 299 zł | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Tirana (Albania) is 4% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,356,400 Lek (81,554 zł) | 68,024 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 176 Lek (6 zł) | 5.25 zł | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,649 Lek (57 zł) | 91 zł | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,944 Lek (67 zł) | 27 zł | + 150% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Tirana (Albania) is 17% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 635 Lek (22 zł) | 14 zł | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 807 Lek (28 zł) | 27 zł | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,712 Lek (94 zł) | 100 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 468 Lek (16 zł) | 16 zł | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 441 Lek (15 zł) | 10 zł | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 204 Lek (7 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 252 Lek (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 490 Lek (17 zł) | 30 zł | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Tirana (Albania) is 54% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,387 Lek (83 zł) | 59 zł | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (35 zł) | 47 zł | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (69 zł) | 126 zł | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,063 Lek (175 zł) | 103 zł | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 622 Lek (22 zł) | 15 zł | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 144 Lek (4.99 zł) | 8 zł | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 334 Lek (12 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 93% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 72,787 Lek (2,519 zł) | 1,972 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 36 Lek (1.23 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 333% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,112 Lek (142 zł) | 122 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 309 Lek (11 zł) | 14 zł | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 724 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.03461
PLN
/
ALL
Do you live in Łódź? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Adana is 70% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in Paris is 15% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in New York is 153% more expensive than in Warsaw
- Cost of living in Victoria, Seychelles is 59% more expensive than in Bangkok
- Cost of living in London is 183% more expensive than in Istanbul
- Cost of living in New York is 16% more expensive than in LA
- Cost of living in Toronto is 26% more expensive than in Montreal
- Cost of living in Toronto is 24% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 11% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 22% cheaper than in Mexico City
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Riga (Latvia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kraków (Poland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Iasi (Romania)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Lviv (Ukraine)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Cluj-Napoca (Romania)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bratislava (Slovakia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Skopje (Macedonia)
Cost of living in Tirana (Albania) is 12% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 9,853 zł
(284,680 Lek)
in Tirana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
8,800 zł
in Łódź.
Prices recently added
- Utilities (studio), monthly for 1 person in 45 m2 in St. Gallen costs CHF 500 (11 minutes ago)
- 1 ticket to the movies in Sydney costs AU$50 (about 2 hours ago)
- Short visit to private doctor in Hanoi costs 500,000 ₫ (about 3 hours ago)
- 1 us gal of whole fat milk in Athens, Georgia costs $0.66 (about 3 hours ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Manila costs Php1,600 (about 3 hours ago)
- Public transport in Budapest costs 10,500 Ft (about 4 hours ago)