Cost of living in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 42% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
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Food | + 59% | |||
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Food in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 59% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Valencia, Spain | Łódź | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (78 zł) | 32 zł | + 144% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (41 zł) | 23 zł | + 80% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.01 (4.39 zł) | 3.12 zł | + 41% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.55 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (30 zł) | 13 zł | + 126% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.04 (9 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 139% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.37 (5.93 zł) | 2.71 zł | + 119% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.83 (3.58 zł) | 3.44 zł | + 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (29 zł) | 32 zł | - 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.29 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.75 (3.25 zł) | 2.86 zł | + 14% | |
Housing | + 52% | |||
Housing in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 52% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,197 (5,181 zł) | 3,579 zł | + 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €793 (3,430 zł) | 2,923 zł | + 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (537 zł) | 537 zł | + 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €910 (3,938 zł) | 2,344 zł | + 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €581 (2,516 zł) | 1,727 zł | + 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 (470 zł) | 317 zł | + 48% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (133 zł) | 41 zł | + 224% | |
40” flat screen tv | €323 (1,397 zł) | 1,665 zł | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (446 zł) | 516 zł | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (35 zł) | 34 zł | + 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (48 zł) | 22 zł | + 115% | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 18% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (382 zł) | 256 zł | + 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (125 zł) | 135 zł | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (405 zł) | 286 zł | + 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (452 zł) | 380 zł | + 19% | |
Transportation | + 26% | |||
Transportation in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 26% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,743 (107,063 zł) | 92,931 zł | + 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (140 zł) | 113 zł | + 24% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (76 zł) | 26 zł | + 188% | |
Personal Care | + 32% | |||
Personal Care in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 32% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (48 zł) | 19 zł | + 146% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.49 (24 zł) | 44 zł | - 46% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (272 zł) | 157 zł | + 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.28 (23 zł) | 16 zł | + 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.81 (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.05 (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 48% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.74 (8 zł) | 4.93 zł | + 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (10 zł) | 9 zł | + 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (74 zł) | 45 zł | + 65% | |
Entertainment | + 51% | |||
Entertainment in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 51% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Valencia, Spain | Łódź | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (139 zł) | 87 zł | + 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (74 zł) | 66 zł | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (216 zł) | 184 zł | + 18% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (208 zł) | 161 zł | + 29% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (47 zł) | 18 zł | + 163% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.17 (18 zł) | 11 zł | + 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €521 (2,256 zł) | 1,616 zł | + 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (0.66 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 125% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (201 zł) | 133 zł | + 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.43 (24 zł) | 18 zł | + 28% | |
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TOTAL | + 42% |

These prices were last updated on December 02, 2023.
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