Cost of living in Vienna, Austria vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 133% | |||
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Food in Vienna (Austria) is 133% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (66 zł) | 26 zł | + 156% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (35 zł) | 19 zł | + 81% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.70 (26 zł) | 8 zł | + 222% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.12 (5.04 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 75% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.24 (24 zł) | 10 zł | + 130% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.63 (12 zł) | 7 zł | + 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (31 zł) | 12 zł | + 165% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (9 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 153% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.88 (8 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 267% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.03 (4.64 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (37 zł) | 27 zł | + 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (9 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 99% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.81 (8 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 207% | |
Housing | + 106% | |||
Housing in Vienna (Austria) is 106% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,308 (5,894 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 95% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,017 (4,583 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 133% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 (674 zł) | 471 zł | + 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €956 (4,310 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 128% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €665 (2,995 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 191% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (365 zł) | 280 zł | + 30% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (102 zł) | 47 zł | + 115% | |
40” flat screen tv | €333 (1,499 zł) | 1,541 zł | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (438 zł) | 403 zł | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (52 zł) | 21 zł | + 151% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (60 zł) | 17 zł | + 247% | |
Clothes | + 39% | |||
Clothes in Vienna (Austria) is 39% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (410 zł) | 246 zł | + 66% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (155 zł) | 118 zł | + 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (345 zł) | 310 zł | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (483 zł) | 350 zł | + 38% | |
Transportation | + 70% | |||
Transportation in Vienna (Austria) is 70% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,068 (103,977 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.09 (4.91 zł) | 4.82 zł | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (204 zł) | 94 zł | + 116% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (75 zł) | 26 zł | + 192% | |
Personal Care | + 103% | |||
Personal Care in Vienna (Austria) is 103% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (40 zł) | 16 zł | + 154% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (37 zł) | 28 zł | + 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €106 (479 zł) | 101 zł | + 375% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.09 (23 zł) | 17 zł | + 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.61 (12 zł) | 11 zł | + 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.04 (14 zł) | 10 zł | + 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.41 (6 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (10 zł) | 8 zł | + 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (108 zł) | 36 zł | + 197% | |
Entertainment | + 84% | |||
Entertainment in Vienna (Austria) is 84% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (162 zł) | 68 zł | + 139% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 (93 zł) | 54 zł | + 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €164 (741 zł) | 133 zł | + 459% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (247 zł) | 138 zł | + 79% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (51 zł) | 18 zł | + 190% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.69 (17 zł) | 8 zł | + 98% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.69 (17 zł) | 8 zł | + 105% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 (2,249 zł) | 1,907 zł | + 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (0.51 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 72% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (186 zł) | 119 zł | + 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.54 (25 zł) | 14 zł | + 81% | |
TOTAL | + 94% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 17,461 zł (€3,874) in Vienna to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,000 zł in Łódź.
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