Cost of living in Lodz is 83% higher than in Gomel (without rent).
Rent in Lodz is 309% more expensive than in Gomel.
Cost of living including rent in Lodz is 161% higher than in Gomel.
Food in Lodz is 57% more expensive than in Gomel.
Transport in Lodz is 198% more expensive than in Gomel.
| Lodz | Gomel | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lodz | Gomel | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.5 $ | 9.12 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 41.2 $ | 30.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.74 $ | 3.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.14 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.43 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.68 $ | 0.47 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.17 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.97 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.25 $ | 6.26 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.25 $ | 3.78 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 7.66 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.98 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.8 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.99 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.53 $ | 4.56 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.13 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.91 $ | 1.77 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.14 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 43.7 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.7 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.5 $ | 3.49 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 75.3 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.6 $ | 5.18 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.04 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.04 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 4.26 $ | 1.37 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
191 $ | 34.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
294 $ | 52.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
17.1 $ | 10.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 433 $ | 105 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 912 $ | 217 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 526 $ | 158 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,052 $ | 279 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,461 $ | 913 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,908 $ | 666 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,394 $ | 331 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.37 % | 14.5 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.6 $ | 34.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.86 $ | 3.09 $ |
| Haircut | 21.8 $ | 2.18 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 77.4 $ | 64.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 95.2 $ | 55.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 354 $ | 300 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,811 $ | 4,877 $ |