- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Athens, Georgia
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Athens, Georgia, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (35 zł) | 20 zł | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.82 (21 zł) | 18 zł | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.43 (12 zł) | 9 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (3.72 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.06 (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.65 (17 zł) | 6 zł | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (35 zł) | 19 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.14 (11 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 283% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.39 (9 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 358% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.64 (5.91 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 110% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (45 zł) | 20 zł | + 127% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.71 (6 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.76 (10 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 379% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $910 (3,275 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $683 (2,458 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $129 (464 zł) | 463 zł | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $790 (2,843 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $585 (2,107 zł) | 844 zł | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $90 (324 zł) | 248 zł | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $34 (123 zł) | 47 zł | + 162% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $438 (1,575 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (486 zł) | 434 zł | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (42 zł) | 18 zł | + 136% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (41 zł) | 20 zł | + 103% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $34 (123 zł) | 275 zł | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $28 (99 zł) | 113 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (252 zł) | 297 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (216 zł) | 276 zł | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 154% | |||
| Transportation in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 154% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,208 (79,930 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (2.20 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $127 (457 zł) | 75 zł | + 509% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.31 (16 zł) | 15 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (36 zł) | 25 zł | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (368 zł) | 100 zł | + 268% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (23 zł) | 17 zł | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.07 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.26 (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.59 (9 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.65 (5.95 zł) | 7 zł | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (57 zł) | 27 zł | + 110% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (116 zł) | 65 zł | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (66 zł) | 44 zł | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $102 (366 zł) | 114 zł | + 222% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $56 (201 zł) | 90 zł | + 123% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (26 zł) | 15 zł | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.59 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.96 (18 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 197% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | 2,300 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.05 (0.18 zł) | 0.29 zł | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (123 zł) | 108 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.75 (21 zł) | 13 zł | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 122 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
3.599
PLN
/
USD
Do you live in Łódź? We need your help!
What do you think about this comparison?
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Morelia is 61% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in London is 252% more expensive than in Chişinău
- Cost of living in Morelia is 60% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 54% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 10% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in LA is 21% cheaper than in New York
- Cost of living in New York is 6% more expensive than in London
- Cost of living in Osaka is 23% cheaper than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Hanoi is 54% cheaper than in Seoul
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Flint, Michigan (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Riga (Latvia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Asheville, North Carolina (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kraków (Poland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Zagreb (Croatia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Hartford, Connecticut (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Ann Arbor, Michigan (United States)
Cost of living in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 91% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 12,400 zł
($3,445)
in Athens, Georgia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,500 zł
in Łódź.
Recent Prices Added
- Utilities (studio), monthly for 1 person in 45 m2 in Sorocaba costs R$ 1,300 (2 minutes ago)
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Curitiba costs R$ 125,000 (13 minutes ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Montreal costs C$50 (26 minutes ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Warsaw costs 79 zł (35 minutes ago)
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Durban costs R 255,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- 12 doses box of antibiotics in Florence costs €1,000 (about 1 hour ago)