- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Athens, Georgia
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Athens, Georgia, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 118% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (39 zł) | 20 zł | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.97 (22 zł) | 17 zł | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.41 (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (3.70 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.06 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.65 (17 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 242% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (36 zł) | 17 zł | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.14 (12 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 318% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.39 (9 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 254% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.75 (7 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 132% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (49 zł) | 20 zł | + 146% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.85 (7 zł) | 5.29 zł | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.31 (9 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 321% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $923 (3,441 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $686 (2,558 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $129 (480 zł) | 519 zł | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $688 (2,564 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $585 (2,182 zł) | 844 zł | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $94 (348 zł) | 275 zł | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $39 (146 zł) | 47 zł | + 211% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $438 (1,631 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (504 zł) | 419 zł | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (43 zł) | 20 zł | + 116% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (42 zł) | 16 zł | + 173% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $34 (128 zł) | 275 zł | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $33 (121 zł) | 113 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $72 (267 zł) | 277 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $65 (242 zł) | 303 zł | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 160% | |||
| Transportation in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 160% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,208 (82,769 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (2.31 zł) | 5.26 zł | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $127 (473 zł) | 75 zł | + 531% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.31 (16 zł) | 14 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (37 zł) | 26 zł | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (419 zł) | 100 zł | + 319% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (25 zł) | 16 zł | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.07 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.26 (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.59 (10 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 107% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.65 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (59 zł) | 28 zł | + 109% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (128 zł) | 63 zł | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (69 zł) | 44 zł | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $102 (379 zł) | 115 zł | + 228% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $54 (202 zł) | 90 zł | + 124% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (28 zł) | 16 zł | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.59 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 108% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.94 (18 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 207% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (1,599 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.05 (0.19 zł) | 0.29 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (124 zł) | 108 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.75 (21 zł) | 13 zł | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 216 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 13,586 zł
($3,645)
in Athens, Georgia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,800 zł
in Łódź.
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