How expensive is Lodz compared to the rest of Poland?

Lodz ranks #356 out of 558 cities globally. It is 1.7% cheaper than the Poland average, based on 9 cities. The rent index is 14.8 and local purchasing power is 101.4.

What is the average rent in Lodz?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Lodz city centre costs approximately USD 2,274 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 1,825 (saving 20%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 4,072.

Is Lodz affordable to live in?

Lodz is average overall. Groceries are average, restaurants are average, and local purchasing power is average. Workers in Poland earning PLN 217,044 gross take home approximately PLN 11,588 per month after tax.

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Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Lodz

Dicht bij het Poland-gemiddelde

Gerangschikt op #356 van 558 steden · Duurder dan 36.2% van de steden wereldwijd

-1.7%

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

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-4.2%

Huur

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-0.8%

Boodschappen

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-1.6%

Koopkracht

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Huurprijzen

Huurprijzen in Lodz

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	USD 2,274/mo	USD 1,825/mo	20%
3-Kamer	USD 4,072/mo	USD 3,151/mo	20%

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Prices

Prices of Goods & Services in Lodz

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Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	PLN 7.00	1 source
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	PLN 8.00	1 source
Bread (500g)	PLN 8.00	1 source
Local cheese (1kg)	PLN 58.00	1 source
Chicken (1kg)	PLN 56.00	1 source
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	PLN 24.90	2 sources
Eggs (12)	PLN 20.00	1 source
Milk (1L)	PLN 5.47	2 sources
Potatoes (1kg)	PLN 5.81	1 source
Tomatoes (1kg)	PLN 18.00	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	PLN 54.00	2 sources

Apples (1kg)

PLN 7.00

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

PLN 8.00

Bread (500g)

PLN 8.00

Local cheese (1kg)

PLN 58.00

Chicken (1kg)

PLN 56.00

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

PLN 24.90

Eggs (12)

PLN 20.00

Milk (1L)

PLN 5.47

Potatoes (1kg)

PLN 5.81

Tomatoes (1kg)

PLN 18.00

Wine (mid-range)

PLN 54.00

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Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	PLN 20.00	1 source
Cappuccino	PLN 24.00	1 source
McMeal	PLN 33.00	1 source
Cheap meal	PLN 55.25	2 sources
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	PLN 204.75	2 sources

Draft beer (0.5L)

PLN 20.00

Cappuccino

PLN 24.00

McMeal

PLN 33.00

Cheap meal

PLN 55.25

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

PLN 204.75

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Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	PLN 615.00	1 source
Jeans (Levi's 501)	PLN 403.00	1 source
Sport shoes (Nike)	PLN 369.94	2 sources
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	PLN 172.69	2 sources

Business shoes (leather)

PLN 615.00

Jeans (Levi's 501)

PLN 403.00

Sport shoes (Nike)

PLN 369.94

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

PLN 172.69

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Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	PLN 33.25	2 sources
Gym membership	PLN 181.42	2 sources

Cinema ticket

PLN 33.25

Gym membership

PLN 181.42

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Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	PLN 6.01	2 sources
Taxi start	PLN 6.10	1 source
Monthly pass	PLN 160.00	2 sources

Gasoline (1L)

PLN 6.01

Taxi start

PLN 6.10

Monthly pass

PLN 160.00

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Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	PLN 1,395.00	1 source

Basic utilities (85m²)

PLN 1,395.00

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. August 2026.

Kostenindexen

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

-1.7% Average

Huur

-4.2% Average

Boodschappen

-0.8% Average

Restaurants

-0.8% Average

Koopkracht

-1.6% Average

Wonen in Lodz: Wat te Verwachten

Lodz is average naar wereldwijde maatstaven (positie #356 van 558 steden). 1.7% goedkoper dan het Poland-gemiddelde, gebaseerd op 9 steden.

Boodschappen zijn average, terwijl uit eten average is. Rent biedt de beste waarde, terwijl Restaurants het duurst is.

De lokale koopkracht is beperkt — inwoners kunnen minder goederen en diensten betalen dan in de meeste steden.

Werknemers in Poland met PLN 217,044 bruto ontvangen PLN 11,588/maand netto na belasting (effectief tarief: 35.9%%). Bekijk de volledige Poland belastingcalculator →

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Lodz

Huurprijzen in Lodz

Prices of Goods & Services in Lodz

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

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