Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 64% | |||
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Food in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (38 zł) | 26 zł | + 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (28 zł) | 19 zł | + 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.33 (12 zł) | 8 zł | + 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (3.16 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 9% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.48 (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.80 (14 zł) | 7 zł | + 112% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.76 (21 zł) | 12 zł | + 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (11 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 204% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.35 (4.99 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 116% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.76 (6 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 102% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (53 zł) | 27 zł | + 100% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (7 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.66 (6 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 130% | |
Housing | + 83% | |||
Housing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,211 (4,472 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 48% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $846 (3,124 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $219 (808 zł) | 471 zł | + 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $845 (3,119 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $580 (2,142 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 108% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $133 (491 zł) | 280 zł | + 75% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (157 zł) | 47 zł | + 231% | |
40” flat screen tv | $411 (1,519 zł) | 1,541 zł | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (386 zł) | 403 zł | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (35 zł) | 21 zł | + 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (52 zł) | 17 zł | + 203% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (166 zł) | 246 zł | - 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (144 zł) | 118 zł | + 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (362 zł) | 310 zł | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $78 (286 zł) | 350 zł | - 18% | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,166 (81,845 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (2.70 zł) | 4.82 zł | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (128 zł) | 94 zł | + 35% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (58 zł) | 26 zł | + 125% | |
Personal Care | + 80% | |||
Personal Care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.50 (20 zł) | 16 zł | + 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (50 zł) | 28 zł | + 81% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $97 (359 zł) | 101 zł | + 256% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.49 (17 zł) | 17 zł | - 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.93 (11 zł) | 11 zł | - 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.24 (16 zł) | 10 zł | + 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.19 (12 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 129% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.25 (8 zł) | 8 zł | + 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (57 zł) | 36 zł | + 58% | |
Entertainment | + 38% | |||
Entertainment in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (133 zł) | 68 zł | + 96% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (81 zł) | 54 zł | + 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $61 (226 zł) | 133 zł | + 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (186 zł) | 138 zł | + 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (25 zł) | 18 zł | + 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.25 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 87% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.62 (21 zł) | 8 zł | + 156% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $426 (1,573 zł) | 1,907 zł | - 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.30 zł | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (168 zł) | 119 zł | + 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (26 zł) | 14 zł | + 91% | |
TOTAL | + 49% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 12,924 zł ($3,500) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 8,700 zł in Łódź.
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