- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Slovakia
- Łódź
- Žilina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Łódź, Poland compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Łódź (Poland) is 15% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 zł (€4.64) | €4.31 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 zł (€3.96) | €4.72 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (€1.79) | €2.63 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.62 zł (€0.61) | €0.69 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6 zł (€1.45) | €1.98 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.56 zł (€1.29) | €1.64 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 zł (€2.40) | €4.67 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.94 zł (€0.68) | €1.10 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.99 zł (€0.46) | €1.44 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.81 zł (€0.65) | €0.66 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 zł (€4.64) | €3.64 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.16 zł (€1.20) | €1.23 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.06 zł (€0.48) | €0.40 | + 21% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Łódź (Poland) is 15% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,325 zł (€540) | €555 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,671 zł (€388) | €425 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 519 zł (€121) | €138 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,175 zł (€273) | €392 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 844 zł (€196) | €340 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 275 zł (€64) | €70 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47 zł (€11) | €13 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,789 zł (€415) | €389 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 419 zł (€97) | €79 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20 zł (€4.67) | €5.00 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 zł (€3.60) | €5.00 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Łódź (Poland) is 4% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 275 zł (€64) | €60 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 113 zł (€26) | €25 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 282 zł (€65) | €63 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 297 zł (€69) | €73 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Łódź (Poland) is 13% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 65,000 zł (€15,088) | €21,375 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.23 zł (€1.21) | €1.20 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 75 zł (€17) | €19 | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 zł (€6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Łódź (Poland) is 17% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14 zł (€3.18) | €5.06 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 zł (€6) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 103 zł (€24) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 16 zł (€3.82) | €3.45 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (€2.70) | €3.50 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (€2.62) | €4.01 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.65 zł (€1.08) | €1.56 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (€1.57) | €1.76 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 zł (€7) | €7 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Łódź (Poland) is 9% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63 zł (€15) | €15 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44 zł (€10) | €13 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 126 zł (€29) | €23 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 zł (€21) | €28 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 zł (€3.69) | €3.83 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6 zł (€1.50) | €1.65 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6.00 zł (€1.39) | €1.10 | + 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,040 zł (€473) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.29 zł (€0.07) | €0.10 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 108 zł (€25) | €27 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13 zł (€2.99) | €3.40 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 242 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Łódź (Poland) is 13% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,700
in Žilina
you would need to make just about €1,484
(6,391 zł)
in Łódź.
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