Cost of living in Austin, Texas, United States vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 113% | |||
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Food in Austin, Texas (United States) is 113% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (60 zł) | 26 zł | + 133% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (28 zł) | 19 zł | + 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.56 (17 zł) | 8 zł | + 115% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (3.28 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 14% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.07 (12 zł) | 10 zł | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.59 (17 zł) | 7 zł | + 161% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (26 zł) | 12 zł | + 127% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.23 (12 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 229% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.37 (5.16 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 124% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.46 (13 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 306% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (59 zł) | 27 zł | + 120% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (7 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.80 (7 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 154% | |
Housing | + 196% | |||
Housing in Austin, Texas (United States) is 196% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,271 (8,555 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 183% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,379 (5,193 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 164% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $198 (746 zł) | 471 zł | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,922 (7,240 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 283% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,120 (4,219 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 310% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (459 zł) | 280 zł | + 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (187 zł) | 47 zł | + 295% | |
40” flat screen tv | $249 (937 zł) | 1,541 zł | - 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $155 (586 zł) | 403 zł | + 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (48 zł) | 21 zł | + 131% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (73 zł) | 17 zł | + 327% | |
Clothes | + 30% | |||
Clothes in Austin, Texas (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (215 zł) | 246 zł | - 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (183 zł) | 118 zł | + 55% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (370 zł) | 310 zł | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $124 (468 zł) | 350 zł | + 34% | |
Transportation | + 48% | |||
Transportation in Austin, Texas (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,572 (100,108 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.54 (2.02 zł) | 4.82 zł | - 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $52 (196 zł) | 94 zł | + 107% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (64 zł) | 26 zł | + 151% | |
Personal Care | + 125% | |||
Personal Care in Austin, Texas (United States) is 125% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.69 (21 zł) | 16 zł | + 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (56 zł) | 28 zł | + 104% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $117 (440 zł) | 101 zł | + 336% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.58 (21 zł) | 17 zł | + 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.95 (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.68 (18 zł) | 10 zł | + 84% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.09 (15 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 200% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.62 (6 zł) | 8 zł | - 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (117 zł) | 36 zł | + 223% | |
Entertainment | + 102% | |||
Entertainment in Austin, Texas (United States) is 102% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (186 zł) | 68 zł | + 175% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $25 (95 zł) | 54 zł | + 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $224 (845 zł) | 133 zł | + 537% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $76 (287 zł) | 138 zł | + 108% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (43 zł) | 18 zł | + 143% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.42 (20 zł) | 8 zł | + 143% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.69 (21 zł) | 8 zł | + 164% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $412 (1,551 zł) | 1,907 zł | - 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (0.72 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 143% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $61 (228 zł) | 119 zł | + 91% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (28 zł) | 14 zł | + 100% | |
TOTAL | + 112% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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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 20,939 zł ($5,558) in Austin, Texas to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,900 zł in Łódź.
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