- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Athens, Georgia
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Athens, Georgia, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 106% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (36 zł) | 20 zł | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.82 (21 zł) | 18 zł | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.72 (14 zł) | 9 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.15 (4.20 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.94 (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.17 (19 zł) | 6 zł | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (35 zł) | 19 zł | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.14 (11 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 289% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.39 (9 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 365% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.64 (6.00 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 114% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (46 zł) | 20 zł | + 131% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.71 (6 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.69 (10 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 374% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $919 (3,358 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $618 (2,259 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $132 (481 zł) | 463 zł | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $790 (2,886 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $512 (1,871 zł) | 844 zł | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $90 (329 zł) | 248 zł | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $34 (126 zł) | 47 zł | + 167% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $458 (1,675 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (494 zł) | 434 zł | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (43 zł) | 18 zł | + 140% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (42 zł) | 20 zł | + 106% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $33 (122 zł) | 275 zł | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $33 (122 zł) | 113 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $71 (261 zł) | 297 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (219 zł) | 276 zł | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 163% | |||
| Transportation in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 163% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,208 (88,454 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (2.32 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $127 (464 zł) | 75 zł | + 518% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 87% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.31 (16 zł) | 15 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (37 zł) | 25 zł | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (373 zł) | 100 zł | + 273% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (23 zł) | 17 zł | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.07 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.26 (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.59 (9 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.65 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (58 zł) | 27 zł | + 113% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $29 (106 zł) | 65 zł | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (67 zł) | 44 zł | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $102 (371 zł) | 114 zł | + 226% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $56 (203 zł) | 90 zł | + 126% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (26 zł) | 15 zł | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.59 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 104% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.96 (18 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 202% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $149 (544 zł) | 680 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.05 (0.18 zł) | 0.29 zł | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $36 (133 zł) | 108 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.75 (21 zł) | 13 zł | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 161 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 96% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 12,520 zł
($3,427)
in Athens, Georgia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,400 zł
in Łódź.
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