Cost of Living in Lodz
Summary of cost of living in Lodz, Poland:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,658.8$ (10,020.3zł), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 815.8$ (3,074.7zł), excluding rent.
- Lodz is 58.0% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Lodz is, on average, 85.6% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 40.00 zł | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 171.38 zł | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 30.00 zł | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 12.00 zł | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 15.00 zł | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 12.90 zł | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 6.87 zł | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 5.80 zł | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 14.84 zł | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 4.05 zł | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.00 zł | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 11.40 zł | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 14.32 zł | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 11.72 zł | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 18.05 zł | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.97 zł | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 2.95 zł | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.27 zł | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 4.79 zł | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.49 zł | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.04 zł | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 4.30 zł | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.05 zł | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 26.00 zł | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.48 zł | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.79 zł | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 19.00 zł | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.40 zł | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 168.00 zł | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 8.00 zł | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 5.63 zł | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 35.00 zł | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 23.97 zł | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 123,890.00 zł | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 107,720.00 zł | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 1,213.59 zł | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 31.36 zł | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 61.15 zł | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 156.71 zł | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 95.00 zł | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 30.00 zł | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,245.00 zł | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 35,000.00 zł | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 340.00 zł | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 114.00 zł | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 279.80 zł | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 350.00 zł | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,272.73 zł | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,767.78 zł | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,096.09 zł | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,216.67 zł | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 965.15 zł | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 765.17 zł | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,625.60 zł | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.78 |
Prices in Lodz
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Last update: May 2025
Last update: May 2025
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