- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Austin, Texas
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Austin, Texas, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 128% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austin, Texas (United States) is 128% 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) | 18 zł | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.72 (17 zł) | 9 zł | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (3.27 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.35 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.89 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.34 (20 zł) | 19 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.25 (16 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 428% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.34 (20 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 943% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.42 (5.20 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (51 zł) | 20 zł | + 156% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (7 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.39 (9 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 321% | |
| Housing | + 241% | |||
| Housing in Austin, Texas (United States) is 241% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,699 (9,884 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 325% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,588 (5,812 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 248% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $162 (592 zł) | 463 zł | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,473 (5,393 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 359% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $862 (3,156 zł) | 844 zł | + 274% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $81 (296 zł) | 248 zł | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $41 (149 zł) | 47 zł | + 215% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $346 (1,266 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $225 (824 zł) | 434 zł | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (42 zł) | 18 zł | + 139% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (84 zł) | 20 zł | + 317% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Austin, Texas (United States) is 8% 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 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (290 zł) | 297 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (380 zł) | 276 zł | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Austin, Texas (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (73,228 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (2.75 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (128 zł) | 75 zł | + 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (61 zł) | 27 zł | + 127% | |
| Personal Care | + 133% | |||
| Personal Care in Austin, Texas (United States) is 133% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (24 zł) | 15 zł | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (100 zł) | 25 zł | + 307% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $96 (352 zł) | 100 zł | + 252% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.87 (18 zł) | 17 zł | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.63 (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.64 (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.31 (12 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 142% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.92 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (80 zł) | 27 zł | + 194% | |
| Entertainment | + 107% | |||
| Entertainment in Austin, Texas (United States) is 107% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (147 zł) | 65 zł | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (73 zł) | 44 zł | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $94 (342 zł) | 114 zł | + 201% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (183 zł) | 90 zł | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (38 zł) | 15 zł | + 148% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.74 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 112% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (11 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 83% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $153 (560 zł) | 680 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (1.35 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 367% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (139 zł) | 108 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (23 zł) | 13 zł | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 118% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,779 prices entered by 288 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
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