- 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 | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 106% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (42 zł) | 20 zł | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (27 zł) | 17 zł | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.54 (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.85 (3.14 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.27 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.80 (14 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.76 (21 zł) | 10 zł | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.05 (11 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 286% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.27 (4.71 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 137% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.76 (7 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 133% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (53 zł) | 20 zł | + 166% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (7 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.66 (6 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 200% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 113% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,186 (4,408 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $863 (3,206 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $224 (832 zł) | 519 zł | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $845 (3,139 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $580 (2,156 zł) | 844 zł | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $133 (494 zł) | 275 zł | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $38 (142 zł) | 47 zł | + 201% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $411 (1,529 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (485 zł) | 419 zł | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (36 zł) | 20 zł | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (52 zł) | 16 zł | + 238% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (155 zł) | 275 zł | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $39 (145 zł) | 113 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (362 zł) | 282 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $78 (288 zł) | 297 zł | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,166 (82,369 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (2.72 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $34 (128 zł) | 75 zł | + 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (58 zł) | 26 zł | + 123% | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.50 (20 zł) | 14 zł | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (54 zł) | 26 zł | + 107% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $87 (321 zł) | 103 zł | + 212% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.42 (16 zł) | 16 zł | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.95 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.20 (16 zł) | 11 zł | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.50 (13 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 180% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.45 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (63 zł) | 30 zł | + 111% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (132 zł) | 63 zł | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (82 zł) | 44 zł | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $61 (228 zł) | 126 zł | + 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $52 (192 zł) | 90 zł | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (25 zł) | 16 zł | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.25 (16 zł) | 6 zł | + 145% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.62 (21 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 248% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $426 (1,583 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.29 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (169 zł) | 108 zł | + 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (26 zł) | 13 zł | + 98% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 408 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 12,078 zł
($3,250)
in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,100 zł
in Łódź.
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