Cost of living in Townsville, Australia vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 106% | |||
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Food in Townsville (Australia) is 106% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (51 zł) | 26 zł | + 99% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$11 (33 zł) | 19 zł | + 72% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$4.73 (14 zł) | 8 zł | + 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.37 (3.99 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 38% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$5.06 (15 zł) | 10 zł | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.11 (12 zł) | 7 zł | + 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (19 zł) | 12 zł | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.07 (12 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 222% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$4.50 (13 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 471% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.61 (13 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 319% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$15 (45 zł) | 27 zł | + 70% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.01 (9 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 86% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.08 (6 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 128% | |
Housing | + 120% | |||
Housing in Townsville (Australia) is 120% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,170 (6,336 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 109% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,571 (4,588 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 134% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$135 (393 zł) | 471 zł | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,398 (4,084 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 116% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$894 (2,609 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 154% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$188 (549 zł) | 280 zł | + 96% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$57 (166 zł) | 47 zł | + 252% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$533 (1,557 zł) | 1,541 zł | + 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$230 (672 zł) | 403 zł | + 67% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$14 (42 zł) | 21 zł | + 101% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$22 (65 zł) | 17 zł | + 277% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Townsville (Australia) is 8% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$48 (141 zł) | 246 zł | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$42 (122 zł) | 118 zł | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$140 (408 zł) | 310 zł | + 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$104 (304 zł) | 350 zł | - 13% | |
Transportation | + 41% | |||
Transportation in Townsville (Australia) is 41% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,423 (77,157 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.45 (4.24 zł) | 4.82 zł | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$59 (174 zł) | 94 zł | + 84% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$22 (66 zł) | 26 zł | + 155% | |
Personal Care | + 55% | |||
Personal Care in Townsville (Australia) is 55% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (25 zł) | 16 zł | + 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$13 (39 zł) | 28 zł | + 40% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$68 (197 zł) | 101 zł | + 96% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (24 zł) | 17 zł | + 43% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.68 (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (18 zł) | 10 zł | + 86% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.74 (8 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.13 (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$25 (73 zł) | 36 zł | + 101% | |
Entertainment | + 140% | |||
Entertainment in Townsville (Australia) is 140% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$48 (139 zł) | 68 zł | + 105% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$28 (83 zł) | 54 zł | + 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$86 (251 zł) | 133 zł | + 89% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$88 (258 zł) | 138 zł | + 87% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$13 (38 zł) | 18 zł | + 115% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.47 (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$6 (18 zł) | 8 zł | + 117% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$696 (2,033 zł) | 1,907 zł | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.00 (2.92 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 888% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$53 (155 zł) | 119 zł | + 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$20 (59 zł) | 14 zł | + 328% | |
TOTAL | + 87% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Townsville (Australia) is 87% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 16,303 zł (AU$5,583) in Townsville to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 8,700 zł in Łódź.
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