- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 166% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 166% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (48 zł) | 20 zł | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (28 zł) | 17 zł | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.58 (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (3.76 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.68 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.87 (18 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 224% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.42 (20 zł) | 10 zł | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.82 (14 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 381% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.26 (16 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 694% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.53 (9 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 233% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (46 zł) | 20 zł | + 131% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.28 (8 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.76 (10 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 396% | |
| Housing | + 368% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 368% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,944 (14,598 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 528% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,583 (9,563 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 472% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $184 (683 zł) | 519 zł | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,933 (7,156 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 509% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,394 (5,159 zł) | 844 zł | + 511% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $92 (341 zł) | 275 zł | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $52 (191 zł) | 47 zł | + 306% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $331 (1,227 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $114 (422 zł) | 419 zł | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (47 zł) | 20 zł | + 134% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (99 zł) | 16 zł | + 540% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (173 zł) | 275 zł | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $39 (146 zł) | 113 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (341 zł) | 282 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $117 (432 zł) | 297 zł | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 91% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,000 (70,331 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 (3.22 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (278 zł) | 75 zł | + 270% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (58 zł) | 26 zł | + 122% | |
| Personal Care | + 194% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 194% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (26 zł) | 14 zł | + 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (44 zł) | 26 zł | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $167 (619 zł) | 103 zł | + 501% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (29 zł) | 16 zł | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.45 (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.35 (20 zł) | 11 zł | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.48 (13 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 177% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.38 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (108 zł) | 30 zł | + 262% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (166 zł) | 63 zł | + 165% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (89 zł) | 44 zł | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $149 (552 zł) | 126 zł | + 337% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (222 zł) | 90 zł | + 147% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (47 zł) | 16 zł | + 197% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 126% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (19 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 208% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $426 (1,578 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.06 (0.22 zł) | 0.29 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $59 (218 zł) | 108 zł | + 102% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (37 zł) | 13 zł | + 187% | |
| TOTAL | + 173% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,690 prices entered by 321 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 173% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 18,266 zł
($4,935)
in Boston, Massachusetts
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,700 zł
in Łódź.
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