- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Athens, Georgia
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Athens, Georgia, United States vs 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 | $12 (44 zł) | 29 zł | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.97 (23 zł) | 19 zł | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.45 (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.80 (3.01 zł) | 2.60 zł | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.10 (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.76 (18 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 217% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (32 zł) | 11 zł | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.44 (13 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 350% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.91 (7 zł) | 2.22 zł | + 224% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.91 (7 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 123% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (56 zł) | 23 zł | + 140% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.83 (7 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.58 (10 zł) | 2.01 zł | + 386% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $933 (3,522 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $712 (2,687 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $133 (504 zł) | 519 zł | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $714 (2,694 zł) | 1,380 zł | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $648 (2,445 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $126 (477 zł) | 291 zł | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (158 zł) | 44 zł | + 263% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $425 (1,605 zł) | 1,798 zł | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $200 (753 zł) | 419 zł | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (47 zł) | 21 zł | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (39 zł) | 16 zł | + 152% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $35 (133 zł) | 264 zł | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $36 (137 zł) | 121 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $71 (270 zł) | 287 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $75 (283 zł) | 303 zł | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 117% | |||
| Transportation in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 117% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,208 (83,821 zł) | 68,915 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (2.65 zł) | 5.25 zł | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $48 (181 zł) | 90 zł | + 101% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $113 (428 zł) | 27 zł | + 1489% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.64 (21 zł) | 14 zł | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (36 zł) | 27 zł | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $65 (246 zł) | 100 zł | + 146% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (28 zł) | 16 zł | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.68 (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.45 (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.82 (11 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 134% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (7 zł) | 7 zł | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (65 zł) | 30 zł | + 121% | |
| Entertainment | + 176% | |||
| Entertainment in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 176% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (135 zł) | 59 zł | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (72 zł) | 51 zł | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $172 (649 zł) | 130 zł | + 400% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $57 (216 zł) | 103 zł | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (31 zł) | 15 zł | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.15 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 99% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.99 (19 zł) | 6 zł | + 202% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $432 (1,629 zł) | 1,984 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.02 (3.87 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 1259% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (119 zł) | 122 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.81 (22 zł) | 14 zł | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 403 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 99% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 17,130 zł
($4,539)
in Athens, Georgia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
8,600 zł
in Łódź.
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