- 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 | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 94% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (38 zł) | 20 zł | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (24 zł) | 17 zł | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.54 (12 zł) | 8 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.78 (2.69 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.44 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.51 (12 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.38 (19 zł) | 17 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.06 (11 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 275% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.35 (4.63 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.83 (6 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 124% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (49 zł) | 20 zł | + 147% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.96 (7 zł) | 5.18 zł | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.17 (7 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 264% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 99% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,232 (4,239 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $848 (2,917 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (769 zł) | 519 zł | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $845 (2,906 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $580 (1,996 zł) | 844 zł | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $133 (458 zł) | 275 zł | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $38 (131 zł) | 47 zł | + 179% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $425 (1,464 zł) | 1,879 zł | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $142 (490 zł) | 419 zł | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (35 zł) | 19 zł | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (44 zł) | 16 zł | + 186% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 2% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $39 (136 zł) | 275 zł | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $39 (134 zł) | 113 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (333 zł) | 283 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $79 (272 zł) | 298 zł | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,166 (76,259 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (2.18 zł) | 5.28 zł | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $31 (107 zł) | 75 zł | + 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (54 zł) | 26 zł | + 107% | |
| 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) | $5.26 (18 zł) | 14 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (50 zł) | 26 zł | + 92% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $87 (298 zł) | 100 zł | + 198% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.42 (15 zł) | 16 zł | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.95 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.20 (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.99 (14 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 195% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.45 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (59 zł) | 28 zł | + 110% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (124 zł) | 63 zł | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (74 zł) | 44 zł | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $67 (232 zł) | 115 zł | + 101% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $55 (189 zł) | 90 zł | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (23 zł) | 15 zł | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.05 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 116% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.66 (19 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 225% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $426 (1,466 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.29 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (155 zł) | 108 zł | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (23 zł) | 13 zł | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 390 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 10,777 zł
($3,133)
in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,800 zł
in Łódź.
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