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Cost of living in Valencia, Spain vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Valencia (Spain) is 47% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (47 zł) | 30 zł | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (30 zł) | 19 zł | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.18 (14 zł) | 8 zł | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (3.83 zł) | 2.65 zł | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.84 (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.71 (7 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (27 zł) | 11 zł | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 (7 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.93 (3.99 zł) | 2.27 zł | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.85 (3.64 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.94 (26 zł) | 24 zł | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.58 (7 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.83 (3.55 zł) | 1.95 zł | + 82% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Valencia (Spain) is 77% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €932 (4,008 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €639 (2,748 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €187 (803 zł) | 519 zł | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €805 (3,462 zł) | 1,426 zł | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €459 (1,971 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €70 (302 zł) | 291 zł | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €37 (158 zł) | 44 zł | + 262% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €426 (1,833 zł) | 1,798 zł | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €76 (325 zł) | 419 zł | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (30 zł) | 21 zł | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (51 zł) | 16 zł | + 230% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Valencia (Spain) is 20% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (362 zł) | 264 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (138 zł) | 118 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (269 zł) | 276 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €82 (351 zł) | 299 zł | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Valencia (Spain) is 60% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,573 (88,430 zł) | 68,024 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (5.44 zł) | 5.25 zł | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (193 zł) | 91 zł | + 112% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (62 zł) | 27 zł | + 131% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Valencia (Spain) is 44% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (28 zł) | 14 zł | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.88 (21 zł) | 27 zł | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (249 zł) | 100 zł | + 149% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.48 (19 zł) | 16 zł | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.64 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.13 (13 zł) | 10 zł | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.13 (4.86 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.55 (7 zł) | 7 zł | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (57 zł) | 30 zł | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Valencia (Spain) is 66% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (118 zł) | 59 zł | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (68 zł) | 47 zł | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (213 zł) | 126 zł | + 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (197 zł) | 103 zł | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (32 zł) | 15 zł | + 106% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.99 (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.30 (23 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 280% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €490 (2,105 zł) | 1,972 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (0.75 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 162% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (142 zł) | 122 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.91 (21 zł) | 14 zł | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 575 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Valencia (Spain) is 59% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 15,142 zł
(€3,523)
in Valencia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,500 zł
in Łódź.
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