- Cost of Living
- United States
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- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (43 zł) | 29 zł | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (27 zł) | 19 zł | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.54 (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.85 (3.19 zł) | 2.60 zł | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.27 (9 zł) | 9 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.80 (14 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.76 (22 zł) | 11 zł | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.05 (12 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 300% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.27 (4.79 zł) | 2.22 zł | + 115% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.76 (7 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (54 zł) | 23 zł | + 130% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (7 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.66 (6 zł) | 2.01 zł | + 213% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,186 (4,479 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $863 (3,257 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $224 (845 zł) | 519 zł | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $845 (3,189 zł) | 1,380 zł | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $580 (2,191 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $133 (502 zł) | 291 zł | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $38 (144 zł) | 44 zł | + 231% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $411 (1,553 zł) | 1,798 zł | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (492 zł) | 419 zł | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (36 zł) | 21 zł | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (53 zł) | 16 zł | + 243% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (157 zł) | 264 zł | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $39 (147 zł) | 121 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (368 zł) | 287 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $78 (293 zł) | 303 zł | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,166 (83,681 zł) | 68,915 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (2.77 zł) | 5.25 zł | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $34 (130 zł) | 90 zł | + 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (59 zł) | 27 zł | + 120% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 94% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.50 (21 zł) | 14 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (55 zł) | 27 zł | + 106% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $87 (327 zł) | 100 zł | + 227% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.42 (17 zł) | 16 zł | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.95 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.20 (16 zł) | 10 zł | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.50 (13 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 191% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.45 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (64 zł) | 30 zł | + 117% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (134 zł) | 59 zł | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (83 zł) | 51 zł | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $61 (231 zł) | 130 zł | + 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $52 (195 zł) | 103 zł | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (26 zł) | 15 zł | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.25 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 104% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.62 (21 zł) | 6 zł | + 240% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $426 (1,608 zł) | 1,984 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.28 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (172 zł) | 122 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (26 zł) | 14 zł | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 322 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 13,353 zł
($3,537)
in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
8,500 zł
in Łódź.
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