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Cost of living in Łódź, Poland compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
Food | - 15% | |||
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Food in Łódź (Poland) is 15% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 zł (€4.80) | €5.19 | - 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 zł (€4.10) | €4.72 | - 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (€2.04) | €2.81 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.49 zł (€0.60) | €0.71 | - 15% | |
12 eggs, large | 6 zł (€1.50) | €2.08 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.07 zł (€1.22) | €1.64 | - 26% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 zł (€4.19) | €4.69 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.80 zł (€0.67) | €1.12 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.51 zł (€0.60) | €1.52 | - 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.81 zł (€0.67) | €0.69 | - 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 zł (€4.80) | €3.40 | + 41% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.18 zł (€1.24) | €1.20 | + 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.05 zł (€0.49) | €0.35 | + 42% | |
Housing | - 8% | |||
Housing in Łódź (Poland) is 8% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,325 zł (€558) | €558 | + 0% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,671 zł (€401) | €374 | + 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 519 zł (€125) | €142 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,175 zł (€282) | €373 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 844 zł (€203) | €300 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 275 zł (€66) | €69 | - 5% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47 zł (€11) | €13 | - 11% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,879 zł (€451) | €389 | + 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 419 zł (€101) | €79 | + 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 zł (€4.57) | €5.82 | - 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 zł (€3.73) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Łódź (Poland) is 7% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 275 zł (€66) | €55 | + 19% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 113 zł (€27) | €26 | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 283 zł (€68) | €63 | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 298 zł (€71) | €81 | - 12% | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Łódź (Poland) is 8% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 65,000 zł (€15,614) | €20,154 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.28 zł (€1.27) | €1.18 | + 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 75 zł (€18) | €19 | - 4% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 zł (€6) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Łódź (Poland) is 15% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14 zł (€3.29) | €5.06 | - 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 zł (€6) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100 zł (€24) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 16 zł (€3.95) | €3.45 | + 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.79) | €3.50 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (€2.71) | €4.01 | - 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.65 zł (€1.12) | €1.56 | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (€1.63) | €1.76 | - 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 zł (€7) | €7 | - 3% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Łódź (Poland) is 5% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63 zł (€15) | €15 | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 44 zł (€11) | €13 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 115 zł (€28) | €23 | + 23% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 zł (€22) | €26 | - 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 zł (€3.66) | €3.77 | - 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6 zł (€1.55) | €1.65 | - 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6.00 zł (€1.44) | €1.13 | + 28% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,100 zł (€504) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.29 zł (€0.07) | €0.10 | - 28% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 108 zł (€26) | €27 | - 3% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13 zł (€3.10) | €3.37 | - 8% | |
TOTAL | - 9% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Łódź (Poland) is 9% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,800
in Žilina
you would need to make just about €1,643
(6,842 zł)
in Łódź.
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