Łódź is the cheapest of Poland's 6 priced cities — $1,230 a month in essentials, 30% below Warsaw at $1,749. The average net salary of $1,667 covers that 1.4×. 97.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipality level. PM2.5 averages 16.9 µg/m³ a year, 3× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages -0°C, Aug 20°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $483 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $611 |
| Groceries | $112 |
| Dining out | $234 |
| Utilities | $351 |
| Local transport | $50 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,230 |
| Avg net salary | $1,667 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $862 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,080 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Łódź, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.55 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $50.36 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $9.23 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.74 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $4.75 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $5.27 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.72 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $2.81 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.03 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.12 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.40 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.54 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $10.96 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $7.13 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.19 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.70 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.02 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.84 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.94 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.64 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.16 |
| Monthly transit pass | $50.09 |
| Taxi start | $1.61 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.58 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.57 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $333.62 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $17.60 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $8.52 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $37.41 |
| Cinema, one seat | $8.17 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Łódź has 97.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipality level). That is the highest of the 6 Poland cities we track. Poland's national figure is 104.1, so Łódź runs 7 below the country as a whole.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -0.3°C | -5.1°C | 86% | 78% | 50 mm |
| Feb | 1.5°C | -3.1°C | 82% | 75% | 50 mm |
| Mar | 4.2°C | 0°C | 73% | 63% | 37 mm |
| Apr | 8.7°C | 5.1°C | 66% | 60% | 46 mm |
| May | 13.6°C | 11.2°C | 67% | 60% | 60 mm |
| Jun | 18.5°C | 17.7°C | 68% | 56% | 74 mm |
| Jul | 19.5°C | 18.9°C | 68% | 59% | 78 mm |
| Aug | 19.7°C | 19.3°C | 69% | 56% | 81 mm |
| Sep | 14.9°C | 13.2°C | 75% | 59% | 64 mm |
| Oct | 9.6°C | 6.7°C | 82% | 67% | 59 mm |
| Nov | 4.5°C | 0.8°C | 87% | 77% | 38 mm |
| Dec | 1.7°C | -2.8°C | 88% | 79% | 47 mm |
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