Polish money (PLN) is counted in złoty (zł) and grosz (gr.). 100 groszy = 1 złoty.
The coins are issued in 10 gr., 20 gr., 50 gr., 1 zł., 2 zł. and 5 zł.
The bank notes are issued in 10 zł., 20 zł., 50 zł., 100 zł., and 200 zł.
The value of złoty for February 2006 is as follows:
1 USD = 2,94 PLN; 1 GBF = 4,36 PLN; 1 DKK = 0.50 PLN;
1 SEK = 0.37PLN; 1 EUR = 3.73 PLN; 1 NOK = 0,42PLN
(as for December 2008).
Naturally, the cost of living varies from student to student. The daily necessities like food and clothing are still relatively inexpensive by western standards. However, the prices depend on the country of origin of the goods. Generally products made in Poland are less expensive than goods imported from the West. Foreign students should remember that if they want to travel, buy fresh fruit and vegetables in winter, make phone calls abroad and lead an active social life they will spend a few hundred PLN per month (excluding cost of accommodation).
To give you some idea of the cost of living in Lodz these are some expenses:
* Accommodation in a Student House (a double room) 300 PLN per month,
* Private accommodation (living with a Polish family) 200–500 PLN per month
* Dinner in a student cafeteria 7 PLN
* Dinner outside Campus 15 – 25 PLN
* Breakfast and supper (if self-catering) 10 – 15 PLN
It is rather expensive to have dinner à la carte in a restaurant. Meals at small bars or „fastfood” bar are less expensive.
The approximate prices of some items are listed below:
Milk 3 PLN/litre
bread 3 PLN/kg
butter 3 PLN/200g
cheese 18-30 PLN/kg
meat 8 - 19 PLN/kg
chicken 6 - 7 PLN/kg
eggs 0.40 PLN/each
rice 6 PLN/kg
potato 1 PLN/kg
fruit 4 PLN/kg
Food prices may differ from one store to another as well as from the season. Fruit and vegetables are cheaper in summer than in winter. We suggest that you check which store in your area offers the most reasonable prices. Most grocery stores are open 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday to Friday. On Saturday they close early afternoon. Some stores are open on Sundays and some 24 hours a day.
Other expenses
Books and supplies 50 – 100 PLN per month
Cinema 20 PLN (one ticket)
Cigarettes 4 – 7 PLN/ packet (20 cig.)
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date of record:
2008-12-09
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date of actualization:
2009-01-14
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