🇵🇱 Poland · #322 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Lodz

Close to the Poland average

Ranked #322 of 538 cities · More expensive than 40.1% of cities worldwide

Compared to Poland average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Lodz

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 2,274/mo USD 1,825/mo 20%
3-Bedroom USD 4,072/mo USD 3,151/mo 20%
Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
+0.2% Average
Rent
-4.3% Average
Groceries
+0.8% Average
Restaurants
+2.8% Average
Purchasing Power
-9.0% Weak

Living in Lodz: What to Expect

Lodz is average by global standards (ranked #322 of 538 cities). It is 0.2% more expensive than the Poland average, based on 9 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Rent offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

Workers in Poland earning PLN 211,786 gross take home PLN 11,365/month after tax (35.6% effective rate). See full Poland tax calculator →

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