- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Boulder, Colorado
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Boulder, Colorado, United States vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 153% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 153% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (60 zł) | 29 zł | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (28 zł) | 19 zł | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.31 (20 zł) | 8 zł | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (3.80 zł) | 2.60 zł | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.47 (13 zł) | 9 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.03 (19 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 235% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (40 zł) | 11 zł | + 260% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.62 (14 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 374% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.76 (7 zł) | 2.22 zł | + 199% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.75 (14 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 340% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (72 zł) | 23 zł | + 207% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.98 (7 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.76 (10 zł) | 2.01 zł | + 418% | |
| Housing | + 218% | |||
| Housing in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 218% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,144 (8,091 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,965 (7,417 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 325% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (670 zł) | 519 zł | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,728 (6,522 zł) | 1,380 zł | + 373% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,374 (5,187 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 397% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $91 (345 zł) | 291 zł | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $56 (211 zł) | 44 zł | + 384% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $344 (1,300 zł) | 1,798 zł | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $137 (517 zł) | 419 zł | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (49 zł) | 21 zł | + 127% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (90 zł) | 16 zł | + 480% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 3% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $45 (169 zł) | 264 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (132 zł) | 121 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (295 zł) | 287 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $86 (324 zł) | 303 zł | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 119% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,875 (101,438 zł) | 68,915 zł | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (2.70 zł) | 5.25 zł | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $92 (346 zł) | 90 zł | + 284% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (68 zł) | 27 zł | + 151% | |
| Personal Care | + 136% | |||
| Personal Care in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 136% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.84 (22 zł) | 14 zł | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (91 zł) | 27 zł | + 241% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $117 (440 zł) | 100 zł | + 340% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (23 zł) | 16 zł | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.40 (20 zł) | 10 zł | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.70 (10 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 124% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.89 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (76 zł) | 30 zł | + 158% | |
| Entertainment | + 158% | |||
| Entertainment in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 158% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (172 zł) | 59 zł | + 191% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (90 zł) | 51 zł | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $142 (535 zł) | 130 zł | + 312% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $81 (306 zł) | 103 zł | + 198% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (42 zł) | 15 zł | + 173% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.58 (17 zł) | 8 zł | + 120% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (23 zł) | 6 zł | + 277% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (1,619 zł) | 1,984 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.53 (2.01 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 607% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $68 (257 zł) | 122 zł | + 111% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.69 (21 zł) | 14 zł | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 150% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 483 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
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Cost of living in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 150% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 23,461 zł
($6,216)
in Boulder, Colorado
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,400 zł
in Łódź.
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