- Cost of Living
- United States
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- Austin, Texas
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Austin, Texas, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 125% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austin, Texas (United States) is 125% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (43 zł) | 20 zł | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (26 zł) | 18 zł | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.72 (17 zł) | 9 zł | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (3.17 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.35 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.89 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.34 (19 zł) | 19 zł | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.25 (15 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 419% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.34 (19 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 925% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.42 (5.11 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (50 zł) | 20 zł | + 152% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.04 (7 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.39 (9 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 314% | |
| Housing | + 235% | |||
| Housing in Austin, Texas (United States) is 235% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,699 (9,716 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 318% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,588 (5,714 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 242% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $162 (582 zł) | 463 zł | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,473 (5,301 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 351% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $862 (3,102 zł) | 844 zł | + 268% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $81 (291 zł) | 248 zł | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $41 (146 zł) | 47 zł | + 210% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $347 (1,249 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $197 (709 zł) | 434 zł | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (41 zł) | 18 zł | + 132% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (84 zł) | 20 zł | + 317% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Austin, Texas (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 (159 zł) | 275 zł | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $41 (146 zł) | 113 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (285 zł) | 297 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (373 zł) | 276 zł | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Austin, Texas (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (71,984 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (2.70 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (126 zł) | 75 zł | + 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (60 zł) | 27 zł | + 123% | |
| Personal Care | + 147% | |||
| Personal Care in Austin, Texas (United States) is 147% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (26 zł) | 15 zł | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (99 zł) | 25 zł | + 300% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (368 zł) | 100 zł | + 268% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.99 (18 zł) | 17 zł | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.79 (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.44 (16 zł) | 11 zł | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.74 (13 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 168% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.95 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (80 zł) | 27 zł | + 195% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Austin, Texas (United States) is 88% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (144 zł) | 65 zł | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (72 zł) | 44 zł | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $89 (320 zł) | 114 zł | + 181% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (180 zł) | 90 zł | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (38 zł) | 15 zł | + 148% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.74 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 109% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (11 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 80% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $471 (1,695 zł) | 2,300 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (1.33 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 359% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (137 zł) | 108 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (22 zł) | 13 zł | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
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