Cost of living in Austin, Texas (United States) is 139% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
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| Food | + 138% | |||
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| Food in Austin, Texas (United States) is 138% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (92 zł) | 32 zł | + 192% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (37 zł) | 22 zł | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (28 zł) | 10 zł | + 190% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.05 (4.70 zł) | 3.13 zł | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.93 (22 zł) | 11 zł | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.42 (15 zł) | 9 zł | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (32 zł) | 15 zł | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.90 (13 zł) | 4.39 zł | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.58 (7 zł) | 2.25 zł | + 214% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.46 (11 zł) | 3.21 zł | + 243% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (79 zł) | 30 zł | + 163% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.31 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.71 (8 zł) | 2.86 zł | + 168% | |
| Housing | + 210% | |||
| Housing in Austin, Texas (United States) is 210% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,456 (10,995 zł) | 4,031 zł | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,039 (9,131 zł) | 3,003 zł | + 204% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $249 (1,114 zł) | 537 zł | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,899 (8,503 zł) | 2,231 zł | + 281% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,267 (5,671 zł) | 1,860 zł | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $144 (643 zł) | 414 zł | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (217 zł) | 47 zł | + 363% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $287 (1,283 zł) | 1,665 zł | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $144 (643 zł) | 516 zł | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (53 zł) | 34 zł | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $34 (154 zł) | 22 zł | + 588% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Austin, Texas (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Łódź | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (227 zł) | 256 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $61 (272 zł) | 135 zł | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (448 zł) | 268 zł | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (589 zł) | 309 zł | + 91% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Austin, Texas (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,880 (129,303 zł) | 84,936 zł | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.96 (4.30 zł) | 5.67 zł | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $54 (244 zł) | 105 zł | + 133% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (89 zł) | 32 zł | + 180% | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in Austin, Texas (United States) is 85% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.38 (24 zł) | 19 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (66 zł) | 44 zł | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $96 (430 zł) | 157 zł | + 174% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (28 zł) | 16 zł | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.90 (17 zł) | 13 zł | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.51 (20 zł) | 12 zł | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.29 (15 zł) | 4.93 zł | + 199% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.43 (6 zł) | 9 zł | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (102 zł) | 43 zł | + 139% | |
| Entertainment | + 157% | |||
| Entertainment in Austin, Texas (United States) is 157% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (217 zł) | 82 zł | + 165% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (111 zł) | 57 zł | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $258 (1,154 zł) | 130 zł | + 786% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 (452 zł) | 151 zł | + 200% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (50 zł) | 18 zł | + 179% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.90 (26 zł) | 13 zł | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (30 zł) | 9 zł | + 229% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $432 (1,935 zł) | 1,616 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (0.85 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 192% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $90 (405 zł) | 133 zł | + 205% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (39 zł) | 17 zł | + 124% | |
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TOTAL | + 139% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 418 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2022.
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