- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 144% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 144% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (49 zł) | 20 zł | + 143% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (30 zł) | 18 zł | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.58 (13 zł) | 9 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (3.55 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.68 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.87 (18 zł) | 6 zł | + 187% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.42 (20 zł) | 19 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.82 (14 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 384% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.26 (16 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 749% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.53 (9 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 236% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (47 zł) | 20 zł | + 133% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.88 (7 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.76 (10 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 396% | |
| Housing | + 384% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 384% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,944 (14,733 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 534% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,583 (9,651 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 477% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $184 (689 zł) | 463 zł | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,933 (7,223 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 515% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,394 (5,206 zł) | 844 zł | + 517% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $92 (345 zł) | 248 zł | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $52 (193 zł) | 47 zł | + 310% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $369 (1,379 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $167 (623 zł) | 434 zł | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (34 zł) | 18 zł | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (98 zł) | 20 zł | + 387% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (175 zł) | 275 zł | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $39 (147 zł) | 113 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (344 zł) | 297 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $117 (436 zł) | 276 zł | + 58% | |
| 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 (70,982 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 (3.25 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (280 zł) | 75 zł | + 274% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (59 zł) | 27 zł | + 120% | |
| Personal Care | + 169% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 169% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.44 (20 zł) | 15 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (47 zł) | 25 zł | + 92% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $152 (568 zł) | 100 zł | + 468% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.95 (22 zł) | 17 zł | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.30 (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.88 (18 zł) | 11 zł | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.34 (16 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 224% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (87 zł) | 27 zł | + 221% | |
| Entertainment | + 109% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 109% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (185 zł) | 65 zł | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (90 zł) | 44 zł | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $158 (590 zł) | 114 zł | + 419% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (224 zł) | 90 zł | + 149% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (45 zł) | 15 zł | + 194% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 128% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (19 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 211% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $145 (541 zł) | 680 zł | - 20% | |
| 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 (220 zł) | 108 zł | + 103% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (37 zł) | 13 zł | + 190% | |
| TOTAL | + 181% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,563 prices entered by 300 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
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