Cost of Living Comparison Between Warsaw and Lodz 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Lodz are 7.9% lower than in Warsaw (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Lodz are 15.4% lower than in Warsaw | |
| Rent Prices in Lodz are 29.7% lower than in Warsaw | |
| Restaurant Prices in Lodz are 13.3% lower than in Warsaw | |
| Groceries Prices in Lodz are 8.3% lower than in Warsaw | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Lodz is 20.3% lower than in Warsaw | |
Restaurants | Warsaw Edit |
Lodz Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 40.00 zł | 39.00 zł | -2.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 200.00 zł | 150.00 zł | -25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 33.00 zł | 30.00 zł | -9.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 16.00 zł | 12.00 zł | -25.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 15.00 zł | 14.50 zł | -3.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 14.38 zł | 13.05 zł | -9.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 7.17 zł | 6.61 zł | -7.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 6.68 zł | 4.84 zł | -27.6 % |
Markets | Warsaw Edit |
Lodz Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 15.26 zł | 13.77 zł | -9.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.92 zł | 4.13 zł | +5.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.10 zł | 2.03 zł | -34.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 12.14 zł | 11.41 zł | -6.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 16.48 zł | 13.64 zł | -17.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 10.55 zł | 11.03 zł | +4.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 20.62 zł | 19.62 zł | -4.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.70 zł | 1.75 zł | +3.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 2.93 zł | 2.84 zł | -3.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.35 zł | 3.23 zł | -3.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 5.42 zł | 3.57 zł | -34.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.54 zł | 1.41 zł | -8.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.11 zł | 2.44 zł | +15.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 5.13 zł | 4.03 zł | -21.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.59 zł | 2.06 zł | -20.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 30.00 zł | 25.00 zł | -16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.46 zł | 4.11 zł | -7.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.38 zł | 6.58 zł | +3.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 19.00 zł | 19.00 zł | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Warsaw Edit |
Lodz Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.40 zł | 4.40 zł | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 110.00 zł | 168.00 zł | +52.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 8.00 zł | 8.00 zł | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.83 zł | 4.83 zł | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 40.00 zł | 30.00 zł | -25.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 25.19 zł | 24.96 zł | -0.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 122,100.00 zł | 124,590.00 zł | +2.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 110,950.00 zł | 110,225.00 zł | -0.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Warsaw Edit |
Lodz Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 1,193.12 zł | 1,015.73 zł | -14.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 36.88 zł | 31.75 zł | -13.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 63.51 zł | 63.06 zł | -0.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Warsaw Edit |
Lodz Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 165.85 zł | 142.23 zł | -14.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 91.90 zł | 80.00 zł | -13.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 30.00 zł | 30.00 zł | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Warsaw Edit |
Lodz Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,079.70 zł | 1,375.71 zł | -33.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 54,464.94 zł | 30,850.00 zł | -43.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Warsaw Edit |
Lodz Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 367.82 zł | 386.09 zł | +5.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 167.56 zł | 162.50 zł | -3.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 357.33 zł | 329.09 zł | -7.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 416.00 zł | 397.18 zł | -4.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Warsaw Edit |
Lodz Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 4,365.78 zł | 2,407.14 zł | -44.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 3,343.49 zł | 1,843.33 zł | -44.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 7,319.35 zł | 5,373.89 zł | -26.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 5,477.98 zł | 4,800.00 zł | -12.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Warsaw Edit |
Lodz Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,071.49 zł | 859.35 zł | -58.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,341.17 zł | 685.15 zł | -48.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Warsaw Edit |
Lodz Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 7,458.94 zł | 5,032.19 zł | -32.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.47 | 7.51 | +0.6 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | April 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Radom | 63.75 miles |
| Cost of Living in Piotrkow Trybunalski | 84.20 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lodz | 85.40 miles |
| Cost of Living in Pabianice | 95.06 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wloclawek | 100.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lublin | 104.37 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kielce | 110.70 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bialystok | 122.23 miles |
| Cost of Living in Olsztyn | 132.22 miles |
Cities near Lodz: | Cost of Living in Pabianice | 9.78 miles |
| Cost of Living in Piotrkow Trybunalski | 30.27 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wloclawek | 68.43 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kalisz | 71.29 miles |
| Cost of Living in Czestochowa | 74.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Warsaw | 86.48 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kielce | 91.52 miles |
| Cost of Living in Radom | 98.35 miles |
| Cost of Living in Torun | 102.65 miles |
| Cost of Living in Minsk Mazowiecki | 110.21 miles |