- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Poland
- Townsville
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Townsville, Australia vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Townsville (Australia) is 97% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (48 zł) | 29 zł | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (29 zł) | 19 zł | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$4.72 (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.22 (3.29 zł) | 2.60 zł | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.13 (14 zł) | 9 zł | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$3.70 (10 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (18 zł) | 11 zł | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.00 (11 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 273% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$4.39 (12 zł) | 2.22 zł | + 432% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.61 (12 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 285% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$14 (37 zł) | 23 zł | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.39 (9 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.01 (5.43 zł) | 2.01 zł | + 170% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in Townsville (Australia) is 111% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,187 (5,891 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,571 (4,233 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$136 (366 zł) | 519 zł | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,398 (3,767 zł) | 1,380 zł | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$894 (2,407 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$188 (507 zł) | 291 zł | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$57 (154 zł) | 44 zł | + 253% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$514 (1,385 zł) | 1,798 zł | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$230 (620 zł) | 419 zł | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$14 (38 zł) | 21 zł | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$22 (60 zł) | 16 zł | + 285% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Townsville (Australia) is 14% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$47 (127 zł) | 264 zł | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$42 (112 zł) | 121 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$139 (374 zł) | 287 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$104 (281 zł) | 303 zł | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Townsville (Australia) is 29% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$24,954 (67,225 zł) | 68,915 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.43 (3.86 zł) | 5.25 zł | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$59 (160 zł) | 90 zł | + 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$22 (60 zł) | 27 zł | + 125% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Townsville (Australia) is 49% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (25 zł) | 14 zł | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$13 (36 zł) | 27 zł | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$74 (200 zł) | 100 zł | + 100% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$8 (21 zł) | 16 zł | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.63 (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.25 (14 zł) | 10 zł | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.50 (7 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.13 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$25 (67 zł) | 30 zł | + 128% | |
| Entertainment | + 148% | |||
| Entertainment in Townsville (Australia) is 148% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$47 (127 zł) | 59 zł | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$29 (78 zł) | 51 zł | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$86 (232 zł) | 130 zł | + 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$88 (238 zł) | 103 zł | + 131% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$13 (35 zł) | 15 zł | + 126% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.42 (12 zł) | 8 zł | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$6 (16 zł) | 6 zł | + 161% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$766 (2,064 zł) | 1,984 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.00 (2.69 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 846% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$58 (157 zł) | 122 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$18 (49 zł) | 14 zł | + 261% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 322 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Townsville (Australia) is 80% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 17,449 zł
(AU$6,477)
in Townsville
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,700 zł
in Łódź.
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