Cost of living in Vienna (Austria) is 90% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
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| Food | + 119% | |||
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| Food in Vienna (Austria) is 119% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Vienna | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (81 zł) | 32 zł | + 156% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (42 zł) | 22 zł | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.70 (27 zł) | 10 zł | + 177% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.31 (6 zł) | 3.13 zł | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.54 (26 zł) | 11 zł | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.07 (14 zł) | 9 zł | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.96 (28 zł) | 15 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (11 zł) | 4.39 zł | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (9 zł) | 2.25 zł | + 289% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.04 (4.86 zł) | 3.21 zł | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (29 zł) | 30 zł | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.11 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.64 (8 zł) | 2.86 zł | + 169% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in Vienna (Austria) is 115% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Vienna | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,827 (8,558 zł) | 4,031 zł | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,116 (5,231 zł) | 3,003 zł | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €616 (2,886 zł) | 537 zł | + 437% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €794 (3,719 zł) | 2,231 zł | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €700 (3,280 zł) | 1,860 zł | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (382 zł) | 414 zł | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (144 zł) | 47 zł | + 208% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €346 (1,620 zł) | 1,665 zł | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (498 zł) | 516 zł | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (55 zł) | 34 zł | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (69 zł) | 22 zł | + 210% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Vienna (Austria) is 45% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 (461 zł) | 256 zł | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (157 zł) | 135 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (427 zł) | 268 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (576 zł) | 309 zł | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Vienna (Austria) is 71% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,513 (114,855 zł) | 84,936 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.90 (9 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (201 zł) | 105 zł | + 92% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (79 zł) | 31 zł | + 158% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Vienna (Austria) is 76% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Vienna | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (40 zł) | 19 zł | + 104% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (37 zł) | 44 zł | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €131 (615 zł) | 157 zł | + 291% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.27 (25 zł) | 16 zł | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 (14 zł) | 13 zł | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.13 (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.65 (8 zł) | 4.93 zł | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.89 (9 zł) | 9 zł | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (103 zł) | 43 zł | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Vienna (Austria) is 72% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Vienna | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (201 zł) | 82 zł | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (103 zł) | 57 zł | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €102 (476 zł) | 130 zł | + 266% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (297 zł) | 151 zł | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (51 zł) | 18 zł | + 183% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (19 zł) | 13 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (19 zł) | 9 zł | + 104% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €489 (2,292 zł) | 1,616 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (0.33 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (144 zł) | 133 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.86 (27 zł) | 17 zł | + 57% | |
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TOTAL | + 90% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 278 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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