- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Austin, Texas
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Austin, Texas, United States vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austin, Texas (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (54 zł) | 30 zł | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (28 zł) | 19 zł | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.73 (14 zł) | 8 zł | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.85 (3.23 zł) | 2.65 zł | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.10 (12 zł) | 9 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.26 (12 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (24 zł) | 11 zł | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.83 (11 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 270% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.48 (5.61 zł) | 2.27 zł | + 147% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.84 (11 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 233% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (50 zł) | 24 zł | + 115% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.77 (7 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.91 (7 zł) | 1.95 zł | + 270% | |
| Housing | + 183% | |||
| Housing in Austin, Texas (United States) is 183% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,838 (6,939 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,385 (5,228 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $211 (795 zł) | 519 zł | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,630 (6,154 zł) | 1,426 zł | + 332% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,017 (3,840 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 268% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (466 zł) | 291 zł | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (175 zł) | 44 zł | + 303% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $295 (1,112 zł) | 1,798 zł | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $114 (431 zł) | 419 zł | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (40 zł) | 21 zł | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (104 zł) | 16 zł | + 572% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Austin, Texas (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (176 zł) | 264 zł | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $46 (175 zł) | 118 zł | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (333 zł) | 276 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (432 zł) | 299 zł | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Austin, Texas (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,800 (82,319 zł) | 68,024 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (2.52 zł) | 5.25 zł | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $42 (158 zł) | 91 zł | + 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (64 zł) | 27 zł | + 137% | |
| Personal Care | + 139% | |||
| Personal Care in Austin, Texas (United States) is 139% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (27 zł) | 14 zł | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (99 zł) | 27 zł | + 272% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $107 (406 zł) | 100 zł | + 306% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (27 zł) | 16 zł | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.13 (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.31 (16 zł) | 10 zł | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.03 (11 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 151% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (69 zł) | 30 zł | + 132% | |
| Entertainment | + 116% | |||
| Entertainment in Austin, Texas (United States) is 116% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (137 zł) | 59 zł | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (90 zł) | 47 zł | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $66 (250 zł) | 126 zł | + 98% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $59 (222 zł) | 103 zł | + 117% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (39 zł) | 15 zł | + 154% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.69 (18 zł) | 8 zł | + 125% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.30 (20 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 234% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $439 (1,656 zł) | 1,972 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.39 (1.46 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 412% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $69 (260 zł) | 122 zł | + 113% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (26 zł) | 14 zł | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,028 prices entered by 339 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austin, Texas (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 19,715 zł
($5,221)
in Austin, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,800 zł
in Łódź.
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