- 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 | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austin, Texas (United States) is 124% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (40 zł) | 20 zł | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (25 zł) | 17 zł | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.72 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.81 (2.73 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.35 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.89 (13 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.34 (18 zł) | 17 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.25 (14 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 412% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.34 (18 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 617% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.42 (4.79 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (47 zł) | 20 zł | + 136% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (7 zł) | 5.18 zł | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.39 (8 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 294% | |
| Housing | + 205% | |||
| Housing in Austin, Texas (United States) is 205% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,699 (9,108 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 292% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,588 (5,357 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 220% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $162 (546 zł) | 519 zł | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,473 (4,970 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 323% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $862 (2,908 zł) | 844 zł | + 245% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $81 (273 zł) | 275 zł | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $41 (137 zł) | 47 zł | + 191% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $339 (1,142 zł) | 1,879 zł | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $166 (559 zł) | 419 zł | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (35 zł) | 19 zł | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (65 zł) | 16 zł | + 320% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Austin, Texas (United States) is 0% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 (149 zł) | 275 zł | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $41 (137 zł) | 113 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (267 zł) | 283 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (350 zł) | 298 zł | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Austin, Texas (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (67,484 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (2.53 zł) | 5.28 zł | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (118 zł) | 75 zł | + 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (56 zł) | 26 zł | + 117% | |
| Personal Care | + 116% | |||
| Personal Care in Austin, Texas (United States) is 116% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (23 zł) | 14 zł | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $31 (104 zł) | 26 zł | + 300% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $85 (285 zł) | 100 zł | + 185% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.55 (19 zł) | 16 zł | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.67 (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.57 (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.49 (12 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 153% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (76 zł) | 28 zł | + 170% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Austin, Texas (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (136 zł) | 63 zł | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (67 zł) | 44 zł | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $140 (471 zł) | 115 zł | + 308% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (169 zł) | 90 zł | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (35 zł) | 15 zł | + 130% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.74 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (10 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (1,450 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (1.25 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 331% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (128 zł) | 108 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (21 zł) | 13 zł | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,176 prices entered by 352 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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