Cost of Living in Lodz
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Summary of cost of living in Lodz, Poland:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,893.9$ (10,498.9zł), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 886.6$ (3,216.6zł), excluding rent.
- Lodz is 33.2% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Lodz is, on average, 60.5% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 11.03 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 55.13 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.96 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.31 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.13 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.66 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.89 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.80 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.10 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.14 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.61 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.13 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.46 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.27 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.21 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.62 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.77 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.00 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.34 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.46 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.51 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.17 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.62 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.17 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.33 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.20 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.33 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.21 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 46.31 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.07 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 0.98 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 9.92 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.58 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,404.39 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,163.83 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 349.91 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 9.54 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 17.00 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.59 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 26.19 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.27 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 384.79 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,647.28 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 93.72 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 34.00 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 82.65 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 99.23 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 643.61 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 499.51 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,055.27 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 885.97 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 270.48 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 211.35 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,586.41 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.36 |
Prices in Lodz
This city had 556 entries in the past 12 months by 64 different contributors.
Last update: 5 September 2025
Last update: 5 September 2025
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