- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Austin, Texas
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Austin, Texas, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 142% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austin, Texas (United States) is 142% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (44 zł) | 20 zł | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (27 zł) | 17 zł | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.72 (17 zł) | 8 zł | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.82 (3.00 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.35 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.89 (14 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.34 (20 zł) | 10 zł | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.25 (16 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 430% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.34 (20 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 886% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.42 (5.21 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (51 zł) | 20 zł | + 157% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.73 (6 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.39 (9 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 325% | |
| Housing | + 234% | |||
| Housing in Austin, Texas (United States) is 234% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,699 (9,900 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 326% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,588 (5,822 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 248% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $162 (593 zł) | 519 zł | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,473 (5,402 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 360% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $862 (3,161 zł) | 844 zł | + 275% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $81 (297 zł) | 275 zł | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $41 (149 zł) | 47 zł | + 216% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $284 (1,043 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $114 (418 zł) | 419 zł | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (36 zł) | 20 zł | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (90 zł) | 16 zł | + 477% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Austin, Texas (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 (162 zł) | 275 zł | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $41 (149 zł) | 113 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (290 zł) | 282 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (380 zł) | 297 zł | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Austin, Texas (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (73,345 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (2.75 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (128 zł) | 75 zł | + 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (62 zł) | 26 zł | + 137% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Austin, Texas (United States) is 118% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (25 zł) | 14 zł | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (102 zł) | 26 zł | + 292% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $86 (317 zł) | 103 zł | + 208% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (24 zł) | 16 zł | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.93 (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.96 (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.90 (11 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 129% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (7 zł) | 7 zł | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (66 zł) | 30 zł | + 122% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Austin, Texas (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (135 zł) | 63 zł | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (73 zł) | 44 zł | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $57 (211 zł) | 126 zł | + 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (183 zł) | 90 zł | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (38 zł) | 16 zł | + 141% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.74 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (11 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 83% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $439 (1,609 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (1.36 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 368% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (139 zł) | 108 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (23 zł) | 13 zł | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 112% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,930 prices entered by 342 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Austin, Texas (United States) is 112% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 15,031 zł
($4,099)
in Austin, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,100 zł
in Łódź.
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