Should I move to Lodz?

Lodz, Poland has a cost of living 52.5% cheaper than New York City (index: 47.5). It is ranked #322 out of 538 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 100.5 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Poland earning PLN 211,811 gross take home approximately PLN 11,366/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Lodz?

The cost of living in Lodz is 52.5% cheaper than New York City (index: 47.5). Groceries are 57.8% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 49.1% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately PLN 1,489 per month. Local purchasing power index is 100.5 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Poland?

In Poland, a gross salary of PLN 211,811 per year results in approximately PLN 11,366 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 35.6%). Use our Poland tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇵🇱 Poland · #322 of 538 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Lodz?

52.5% billigare än NYC — och köpkraften är strong.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-52.5%

vs NYC

PLN 1,489

Uppskattad hyra i

PLN 11,366

Nettolön

Strong

Köpkraft

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön — flytta till Lodz?

Exempel: PLN 211,811 brutto/år i Poland → PLN 11,366/mån netto efter skatt (35.6% effektiv skattesats). Fullständig Poland skattekalkylator → →

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Lodz

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

47.5 Affordable

Hyra

13.7 Very affordable

Livsmedel

42.2 Affordable

Restauranger

50.9 Affordable

Köpkraft

100.5 Strong

Uppskattad hyra i Lodz

1 rum — Stadskärna PLN 1,489/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum PLN 1,117/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna PLN 2,591/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Skatteverkliget

Nettolön i Poland

PLN 211,811 → PLN 11,366/Nettolön (35.6% effektiv skattesats, ensamstående)

Fullständig Poland skattekalkylator →

Liknande alternativ

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇵🇱 Gdansk

Poland

CoL index 48.3

Jämför Gdansk vs Lodz → →

🇵🇱 Gdynia

Poland

CoL index 48.4

Jämför Gdynia vs Lodz → →

🇵🇱 Wroclaw

Poland

CoL index 48.8

Jämför Wroclaw vs Lodz → →

Redo att se siffrorna?

Ange din lön och nuvarande stad. Få exakt nettolön i Lodz — på sekunder.

Jämför löner → → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata Fullständig Poland skattekalkylator →

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