- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Poland
- Townsville
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Townsville, Australia compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 145% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Townsville (Australia) is 145% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (48 zł) | 20 zł | + 139% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$9 (25 zł) | 18 zł | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (19 zł) | 9 zł | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.22 (3.54 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.75 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$3.25 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$5.50 (16 zł) | 19 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.75 (11 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 268% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$8 (24 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 1188% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.00 (14 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 415% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$14 (39 zł) | 20 zł | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.82 (11 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.33 (7 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 225% | |
| Housing | + 177% | |||
| Housing in Townsville (Australia) is 177% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,604 (7,541 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,600 (4,633 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$100 (290 zł) | 463 zł | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,562 (4,523 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 285% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$842 (2,438 zł) | 844 zł | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$50 (145 zł) | 248 zł | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$70 (203 zł) | 47 zł | + 330% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$433 (1,255 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$220 (637 zł) | 434 zł | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$16 (45 zł) | 18 zł | + 153% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$22 (64 zł) | 20 zł | + 216% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Townsville (Australia) is 24% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$37 (107 zł) | 275 zł | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$29 (84 zł) | 113 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$140 (405 zł) | 297 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$89 (258 zł) | 276 zł | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Townsville (Australia) is 76% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$23,250 (67,327 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.56 (4.52 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$80 (232 zł) | 75 zł | + 209% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$23 (66 zł) | 27 zł | + 144% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Townsville (Australia) is 66% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (31 zł) | 15 zł | + 114% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$13 (38 zł) | 25 zł | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$73 (211 zł) | 100 zł | + 111% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$8 (23 zł) | 17 zł | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.58 (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.30 (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.50 (7 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.00 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$25 (73 zł) | 27 zł | + 171% | |
| Entertainment | + 193% | |||
| Entertainment in Townsville (Australia) is 193% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$37 (107 zł) | 65 zł | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$31 (90 zł) | 44 zł | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$90 (262 zł) | 114 zł | + 130% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$78 (224 zł) | 90 zł | + 149% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$13 (37 zł) | 15 zł | + 142% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.44 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 99% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.50 (16 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 165% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$204 (591 zł) | 680 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.00 (2.90 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 899% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$59 (169 zł) | 108 zł | + 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$20 (58 zł) | 13 zł | + 352% | |
| TOTAL | + 126% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 122 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Townsville (Australia) is 126% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 14,938 zł
(AU$5,159)
in Townsville
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,600 zł
in Łódź.
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