Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
646K
Population
319 Mbps
Internet
LCJ (8km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Łódź transforms its faded textile mills into art lofts and film studios, luring digital nomads with central Europe's lowest costs and a gritty creative pulse. Trams weave through revitalized streets, linking co-working spots to Warsaw in under two hours under a continental sky.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Poland
Region
Central Europe
Population
646K
Currency
PLN
Language
Polish
Airport
LCJ
GPS
51.77, 19.47
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
319 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
Economy
53% cheaper than New York City based on overall cost of living index
Travel
LCJ airport just 8 km from the city center
INFRASTRUCTURE
23,213 total POIs
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
489
Cafes
135
Bars
83
Fast Food
190
Shopping
Supermarkets
244
Convenience
696
Shopping Malls
66
Healthcare
Hospitals
29
Clinics
361
Pharmacies
314
Education
Schools
583
Universities
86
Libraries
91
Recreation
Parks
1,893
Playgrounds
1,261
Sports
215
Cinemas
13
Museums
33
Theatres
25
Transport
Bus Stops
2,218
Train Stations
543
Fuel Stations
152
Services
Banks
154
ATMs
305
Post Offices
89
Police
29
Fire Stations
48
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
319 Mbps
Download
129 Mbps
Upload
8ms
Latency
19,780
Tests
5,958
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jun - Aug
2°
J
4°
F
7°
M
11°
A
16°
M
19°
J
20°
J
19°
A
16°
S
11°
O
7°
N
4°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 11.3 C Range: 2.3 - 20.3 C Rain: 610 mm/year Sunshine: 2,646 h/year
CITY SCORES
89.1
Nomad Index
C
Livability
37.5
Culture
52.8
Overall
COST OF LIVING
CIndex relative to New York City (NYC = 100)
47.3
Overall
53% cheaper than NYC
15.4
Rent
85% cheaper than NYC
40.9
Groceries
59% cheaper than NYC
49.9
Restaurants
50% cheaper than NYC
AIRPORT
LCJ
Łódź Władysław Reymont Airport
8 km from center
Very close — ~12 min ride
FUN FACTS
It is the capital of Łódź Voivodeship, and is located 120 km (75 mi) south-west of Warsaw.
As of 2024, Łódź has a population of 645,693, making it the country's fourth largest city.
Łódź first appears in records in the 14th century.
It was granted town rights in 1423 by the Polish King Władysław II Jagiełło and it remained a private town of the Kuyavian bishops and clergy until the late 18th century.
The Second Industrial Revolution (from 1850) brought rapid growth in textile manufacturing and in population owing to the inflow of migrants, a sizable part of which were Jews and Germans.
EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Łódź known for?
Łódź transforms its faded textile mills into art lofts and film studios, luring digital nomads with central Europe's lowest costs and a gritty creative pulse. Trams weave through revitalized streets, linking co-working spots to Warsaw in under two hours under a continental sky.
How fast is the internet in Łódź?
Łódź has an average download speed of 319 Mbps and upload speed of 129 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Łódź?
Łódź has an average year-round temperature of approximately 11.3 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Łódź?
Łódź is served by LCJ (Łódź Władysław Reymont Airport), approximately 8 km from the city center.
What is the population of Łódź?
The population of Łódź is approximately 646K.
What infrastructure does Łódź have?
Łódź has 23,213 mapped points of interest, including 489 restaurants, 29 hospitals, 583 schools.
What country is Łódź in?
Łódź is located in Poland.
