- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (45 zł) | 20 zł | + 123% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (26 zł) | 18 zł | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.52 (13 zł) | 9 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.73 (2.66 zł) | 2.70 zł | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.01 (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.24 (19 zł) | 19 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (11 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 273% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.87 (7 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 261% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.77 (6 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 128% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (46 zł) | 20 zł | + 128% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.87 (7 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 (8 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 266% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,150 (4,170 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $876 (3,176 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $188 (682 zł) | 463 zł | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $837 (3,033 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $563 (2,042 zł) | 844 zł | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $148 (536 zł) | 248 zł | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $41 (147 zł) | 47 zł | + 212% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $436 (1,580 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $146 (530 zł) | 434 zł | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (37 zł) | 18 zł | + 109% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (46 zł) | 20 zł | + 129% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (145 zł) | 275 zł | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $41 (148 zł) | 113 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $68 (246 zł) | 297 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $73 (266 zł) | 276 zł | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,321 (80,906 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (2.03 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $29 (105 zł) | 75 zł | + 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $9 (34 zł) | 27 zł | + 26% | |
| 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) | $4.91 (18 zł) | 15 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (46 zł) | 25 zł | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $93 (335 zł) | 100 zł | + 235% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.49 (16 zł) | 17 zł | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.72 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.99 (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.35 (12 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 142% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.69 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (71 zł) | 27 zł | + 163% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (124 zł) | 65 zł | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (73 zł) | 44 zł | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $61 (221 zł) | 114 zł | + 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $63 (227 zł) | 90 zł | + 152% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.98 (22 zł) | 15 zł | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.82 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 114% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.78 (14 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 128% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $127 (460 zł) | 680 zł | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.29 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (173 zł) | 108 zł | + 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (24 zł) | 13 zł | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 239 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 10,842 zł
($2,991)
in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,700 zł
in Łódź.
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