Cost of living in Łódź, Poland vs Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Łódź (Poland) is 49% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł ($7) | $13 | - 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19 zł ($5.16) | $8 | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł ($2.13) | $4.42 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.89 zł ($0.77) | $0.59 | + 30% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 zł ($2.75) | $2.17 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł ($1.77) | $3.69 | - 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł ($3.08) | $5.97 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.69 zł ($0.99) | $3.05 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.31 zł ($0.62) | $1.38 | - 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.22 zł ($0.86) | $3.58 | - 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł ($7) | $15 | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.73 zł ($1.26) | $2.29 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.66 zł ($0.71) | $1.98 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in Łódź (Poland) is 53% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,027 zł ($809) | $1,637 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,964 zł ($525) | $1,036 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 471 zł ($126) | $160 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,890 zł ($505) | $1,072 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,028 zł ($275) | $727 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 280 zł ($75) | $82 | - 8% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 zł ($13) | $43 | - 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,541 zł ($412) | $279 | + 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 403 zł ($108) | $124 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21 zł ($5.52) | $10 | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17 zł ($4.60) | $19 | - 76% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Łódź (Poland) is 10% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 246 zł ($66) | $47 | + 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 118 zł ($32) | $43 | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 310 zł ($83) | $75 | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 350 zł ($94) | $113 | - 17% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Łódź (Poland) is 36% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,724 zł ($18,898) | $24,220 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.82 zł ($1.29) | $0.60 | + 115% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 94 zł ($25) | $59 | - 57% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 zł ($7) | $17 | - 60% | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Łódź (Poland) is 53% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 zł ($4.20) | $9 | - 52% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 zł ($7) | $22 | - 66% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 101 zł ($27) | $102 | - 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 zł ($4.48) | $7 | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 zł ($2.98) | $3.39 | - 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 zł ($2.56) | $3.89 | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.13 zł ($1.37) | $3.39 | - 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł ($2.11) | $1.59 | + 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36 zł ($10) | $20 | - 52% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Łódź (Poland) is 45% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 zł ($18) | $47 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 54 zł ($14) | $25 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 133 zł ($35) | $111 | - 68% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 138 zł ($37) | $93 | - 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18 zł ($4.73) | $9 | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 zł ($2.24) | $5.32 | - 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 zł ($2.17) | $5.32 | - 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,907 zł ($510) | $429 | + 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 zł ($0.08) | $0.19 | - 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 119 zł ($32) | $35 | - 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 14 zł ($3.69) | $6 | - 41% | |
TOTAL | - 45% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $5,400 in Indianapolis, Indiana you would need to make just about $2,959 (11,073 zł) in Łódź.
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