Cost of living in Valencia (Spain) is 51% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
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| Food | + 70% | |||
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| Food in Valencia (Spain) is 70% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Valencia | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (75 zł) | 32 zł | + 139% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (41 zł) | 22 zł | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.79 (18 zł) | 10 zł | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (4.30 zł) | 3.13 zł | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.25 (11 zł) | 11 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.91 (9 zł) | 9 zł | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.57 (26 zł) | 15 zł | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.97 (9 zł) | 4.39 zł | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.36 (6 zł) | 2.25 zł | + 184% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.75 (3.53 zł) | 3.21 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (29 zł) | 30 zł | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.98 (4.62 zł) | 2.86 zł | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Valencia (Spain) is 48% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Valencia | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,201 (5,634 zł) | 4,031 zł | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €742 (3,482 zł) | 3,003 zł | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €136 (638 zł) | 537 zł | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €784 (3,679 zł) | 2,231 zł | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €533 (2,499 zł) | 1,860 zł | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €102 (476 zł) | 414 zł | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (122 zł) | 47 zł | + 161% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €340 (1,596 zł) | 1,665 zł | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (472 zł) | 516 zł | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (29 zł) | 34 zł | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (49 zł) | 22 zł | + 117% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Valencia (Spain) is 12% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Valencia | Łódź | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (344 zł) | 256 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (120 zł) | 135 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €72 (340 zł) | 268 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (407 zł) | 309 zł | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Valencia (Spain) is 51% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Valencia | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,123 (113,148 zł) | 84,936 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (8 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (160 zł) | 105 zł | + 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (84 zł) | 32 zł | + 166% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Valencia (Spain) is 34% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Valencia | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (37 zł) | 19 zł | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.95 (28 zł) | 44 zł | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €66 (309 zł) | 157 zł | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.46 (21 zł) | 16 zł | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.89 (14 zł) | 13 zł | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.65 (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.28 (6 zł) | 4.93 zł | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.03 (10 zł) | 9 zł | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (95 zł) | 43 zł | + 120% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Valencia (Spain) is 57% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Valencia | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (131 zł) | 82 zł | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (81 zł) | 57 zł | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (279 zł) | 130 zł | + 114% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (207 zł) | 151 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (47 zł) | 18 zł | + 161% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.66 (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.38 (16 zł) | 9 zł | + 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €463 (2,173 zł) | 1,616 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (0.84 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 188% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (178 zł) | 133 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.07 (24 zł) | 17 zł | + 36% | |
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TOTAL | + 51% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 512 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2022.
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