Cost of Living in Lodz
Summary of cost of living in Lodz, Poland:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 103,325.2TL (10,026.8zł), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 31,705.2TL (3,076.7zł), excluding rent.
- Lodz is 1.1% less expensive than Istanbul (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Lodz is, on average, 33.1% lower than in Istanbul.
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 (0.5 liter draught) | 12.00 zł | |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 15.00 zł | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 12.90 zł | |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 6.87 zł | |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 5.80 zł | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 3.92 zł | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 4.46 zł | |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 4.42 zł | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 11.56 zł | |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 31.57 zł | |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 25.83 zł | |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 39.80 zł | |
| Apples (1kg) | 4.34 zł | |
| Banana (1kg) | 6.50 zł | |
| Oranges (1kg) | 7.20 zł | |
| Tomato (1kg) | 10.56 zł | |
| Potato (1kg) | 3.28 zł | |
| Onion (1kg) | 4.50 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 (0.33 liter 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 1km (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 zł | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 35.00 zł | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 6.33 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 85m2 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 | 4,095.23 zł | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,216.67 zł | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 10,388.89 zł | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 8,236.33 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
This city had 468 entries in the past 12 months by 55 different contributors.
Last update: May 2025
Last update: May 2025
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