Cost of living in Zaragoza (Spain) is 33% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
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Food | + 67% | |||
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Food in Zaragoza (Spain) is 67% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Zaragoza | Łódź | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (89 zł) | 32 zł | + 176% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (41 zł) | 23 zł | + 79% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.65 (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (3.83 zł) | 3.12 zł | + 23% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.48 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.78 (8 zł) | 8 zł | - 3% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (33 zł) | 13 zł | + 149% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.55 (7 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (5.77 zł) | 2.71 zł | + 113% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.21 (5.25 zł) | 3.44 zł | + 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (28 zł) | 32 zł | - 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.98 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 (4.73 zł) | 2.86 zł | + 65% | |
Housing | + 18% | |||
Housing in Zaragoza (Spain) is 18% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €897 (3,900 zł) | 3,579 zł | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €657 (2,856 zł) | 2,923 zł | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €87 (377 zł) | 537 zł | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €576 (2,504 zł) | 2,344 zł | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €420 (1,825 zł) | 1,727 zł | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €73 (317 zł) | 317 zł | + 0% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (137 zł) | 41 zł | + 233% | |
40” flat screen tv | €357 (1,551 zł) | 1,665 zł | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €99 (430 zł) | 516 zł | - 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.88 (21 zł) | 34 zł | - 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (43 zł) | 22 zł | + 94% | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Zaragoza (Spain) is 10% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (346 zł) | 256 zł | + 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (122 zł) | 135 zł | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (345 zł) | 286 zł | + 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (425 zł) | 380 zł | + 12% | |
Transportation | + 25% | |||
Transportation in Zaragoza (Spain) is 25% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,878 (103,755 zł) | 92,931 zł | + 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.64 (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (149 zł) | 113 zł | + 31% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (55 zł) | 26 zł | + 106% | |
Personal Care | + 10% | |||
Personal Care in Zaragoza (Spain) is 10% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (50 zł) | 19 zł | + 160% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (26 zł) | 44 zł | - 40% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €41 (177 zł) | 157 zł | + 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.53 (20 zł) | 16 zł | + 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.19 (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.33 (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.28 (5.55 zł) | 4.93 zł | + 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (6 zł) | 9 zł | - 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (71 zł) | 45 zł | + 58% | |
Entertainment | + 51% | |||
Entertainment in Zaragoza (Spain) is 51% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Zaragoza | Łódź | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (123 zł) | 87 zł | + 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 (61 zł) | 66 zł | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (219 zł) | 184 zł | + 19% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (192 zł) | 161 zł | + 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (38 zł) | 18 zł | + 111% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.55 (11 zł) | 13 zł | - 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.31 (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 36% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €469 (2,036 zł) | 1,616 zł | + 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (0.83 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 185% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (259 zł) | 133 zł | + 95% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.28 (23 zł) | 18 zł | + 25% | |
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TOTAL | + 33% |

These prices were last updated on November 28, 2023.
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