- Cost of Living
- United States
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- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 109% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (40 zł) | 20 zł | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (26 zł) | 17 zł | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.54 (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.77 (2.90 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.35 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.49 (13 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.76 (22 zł) | 10 zł | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.06 (11 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 291% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.35 (5.06 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 155% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.76 (7 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 136% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (54 zł) | 20 zł | + 170% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.96 (7 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (8 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 265% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 117% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,186 (4,462 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $863 (3,244 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $224 (842 zł) | 519 zł | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $845 (3,177 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $580 (2,182 zł) | 844 zł | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $133 (500 zł) | 275 zł | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $38 (144 zł) | 47 zł | + 205% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $411 (1,547 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (491 zł) | 419 zł | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (36 zł) | 20 zł | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (53 zł) | 16 zł | + 242% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (157 zł) | 275 zł | - 43% | |
| 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) | $97 (366 zł) | 282 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $78 (292 zł) | 297 zł | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,166 (83,367 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (2.73 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $34 (129 zł) | 75 zł | + 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (59 zł) | 26 zł | + 126% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 99% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.50 (21 zł) | 14 zł | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (55 zł) | 26 zł | + 110% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $87 (325 zł) | 103 zł | + 216% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.42 (17 zł) | 16 zł | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.78 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.20 (16 zł) | 11 zł | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.50 (13 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 183% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.45 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (64 zł) | 30 zł | + 113% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (134 zł) | 63 zł | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (83 zł) | 44 zł | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $61 (230 zł) | 126 zł | + 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $52 (194 zł) | 90 zł | + 116% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (25 zł) | 16 zł | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.20 (16 zł) | 6 zł | + 145% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.62 (21 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 253% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $426 (1,602 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.29 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (171 zł) | 108 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (26 zł) | 13 zł | + 100% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 448 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 12,983 zł
($3,452)
in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,500 zł
in Łódź.
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