Cost of living in Valencia, Spain vs Łódź, Poland
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| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Valencia (Spain) is 72% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (70 zł) | 26 zł | + 169% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (35 zł) | 19 zł | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.10 (14 zł) | 8 zł | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (3.99 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.18 (10 zł) | 10 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.44 (7 zł) | 7 zł | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.28 (24 zł) | 12 zł | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.60 (7 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.99 (4.47 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.91 (4.11 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.90 (22 zł) | 27 zł | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.53 (7 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 (4.04 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Valencia (Spain) is 75% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,041 (4,702 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €703 (3,178 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (590 zł) | 471 zł | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €754 (3,406 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €478 (2,159 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (397 zł) | 280 zł | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (134 zł) | 47 zł | + 184% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €383 (1,730 zł) | 1,541 zł | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €82 (369 zł) | 403 zł | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (27 zł) | 21 zł | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (48 zł) | 17 zł | + 177% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Valencia (Spain) is 23% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (358 zł) | 246 zł | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (134 zł) | 118 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (382 zł) | 310 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (381 zł) | 350 zł | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Valencia (Spain) is 56% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,265 (114,144 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.19 (5.36 zł) | 4.82 zł | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (156 zł) | 94 zł | + 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (71 zł) | 26 zł | + 177% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Valencia (Spain) is 48% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (32 zł) | 16 zł | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.92 (27 zł) | 28 zł | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (276 zł) | 101 zł | + 173% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.01 (23 zł) | 17 zł | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.79 (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.04 (14 zł) | 10 zł | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.18 (5.34 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (6 zł) | 8 zł | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (59 zł) | 36 zł | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Valencia (Spain) is 65% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (137 zł) | 68 zł | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (78 zł) | 54 zł | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €62 (280 zł) | 133 zł | + 111% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (179 zł) | 138 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (48 zł) | 18 zł | + 169% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.73 (12 zł) | 8 zł | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.41 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €469 (2,118 zł) | 1,907 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (0.81 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 174% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (188 zł) | 119 zł | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.04 (23 zł) | 14 zł | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 626 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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