- Cost of Living
- United States
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- Boston, Massachusetts
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts, United States vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 133% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (56 zł) | 29 zł | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (29 zł) | 19 zł | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.57 (21 zł) | 8 zł | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (3.76 zł) | 2.60 zł | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.84 (14 zł) | 9 zł | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.40 (17 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 193% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (36 zł) | 11 zł | + 231% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.30 (12 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 331% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.63 (6 zł) | 2.22 zł | + 176% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.78 (10 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 225% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (58 zł) | 23 zł | + 148% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.34 (9 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.28 (9 zł) | 2.01 zł | + 328% | |
| Housing | + 295% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 295% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,814 (10,607 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,258 (8,511 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 387% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (667 zł) | 519 zł | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,298 (8,664 zł) | 1,380 zł | + 528% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,510 (5,692 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 446% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $153 (576 zł) | 291 zł | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $71 (269 zł) | 44 zł | + 518% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $317 (1,194 zł) | 1,798 zł | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $102 (384 zł) | 419 zł | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (43 zł) | 21 zł | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (113 zł) | 16 zł | + 625% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $59 (221 zł) | 264 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (183 zł) | 121 zł | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (364 zł) | 287 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $135 (507 zł) | 303 zł | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,304 (76,542 zł) | 68,915 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (2.94 zł) | 5.25 zł | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $84 (316 zł) | 90 zł | + 252% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (59 zł) | 27 zł | + 119% | |
| Personal Care | + 184% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 184% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (26 zł) | 14 zł | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (44 zł) | 27 zł | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $167 (630 zł) | 100 zł | + 530% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (30 zł) | 16 zł | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.45 (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.47 (21 zł) | 10 zł | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.80 (14 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 215% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.38 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (110 zł) | 30 zł | + 274% | |
| Entertainment | + 158% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 158% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (179 zł) | 59 zł | + 203% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (99 zł) | 51 zł | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $139 (523 zł) | 130 zł | + 303% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $114 (428 zł) | 103 zł | + 317% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (49 zł) | 15 zł | + 218% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.96 (19 zł) | 8 zł | + 138% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (28 zł) | 6 zł | + 353% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (1,612 zł) | 1,984 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (0.80 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 181% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $88 (333 zł) | 122 zł | + 173% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $11 (41 zł) | 14 zł | + 200% | |
| TOTAL | + 164% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2019.
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Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 164% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 24,262 zł
($6,436)
in Boston, Massachusetts
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,200 zł
in Łódź.
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