City in Lodz Province, Poland
Cost of living in Lodz
How much a month costs in Lodz
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,290–1,930 (zł5,000–7,500).
Prices in Lodz
Typical 2026 ranges in PLN, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | PLN | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | zł2,400–4,000 | $617–1,030 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | zł1,900–3,000 | $489–771 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | zł45–90 | $12–23 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | zł250–500 | $64–129 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | zł20–32 | $5.1–8.2 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | zł45–85 | $12–22 |
| Cappuccino | zł11–15 | $2.8–3.9 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | zł10–16 | $2.6–4.1 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | zł4–6 | $1.0–1.5 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | zł14–25 | $3.6–6.4 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | zł50–90 | $13–23 |
| Gym membership (month) | zł110–180 | $28–46 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | zł30–60 | $7.7–15.4 |
Value for money: 67/100
A value score of 67/100 means Lodz gives more quality of life per dollar than 66% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 71/100. It's the 1st most affordable of 11 places we cover in Poland.
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Cost of living across Poland
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Lodz
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Lodz?
About $771–1,080 on a lean budget, $1,290–1,930 for a comfortable month and $2,440–3,860 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Lodz?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs zł2,400–4,000 ($617–1,030) a month in the center and zł1,900–3,000 ($489–771) outside it.
How much does food cost in Lodz?
A local meal is zł20–32 ($5.1–8.2); a mid-range restaurant is zł45–85 ($12–22) per person.
Is Poland expensive?
Prices in Poland are about 52% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.