Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
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Food | + 16% | |||
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Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Chicago, Illinois | Łódź | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (87 zł) | 68 zł | + 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (48 zł) | 33 zł | + 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (25 zł) | 28 zł | - 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.83 (3.33 zł) | 7 zł | - 53% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.96 (16 zł) | 20 zł | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.30 (17 zł) | 18 zł | - 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.76 (23 zł) | 29 zł | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.94 (16 zł) | 7 zł | + 135% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.82 (7 zł) | 5.81 zł | + 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.16 (17 zł) | 8 zł | + 103% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (59 zł) | 82 zł | - 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.84 (11 zł) | 11 zł | - 0% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.90 (12 zł) | 8 zł | + 50% | |
Housing | + 64% | |||
Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Chicago, Illinois | Łódź | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,884 (11,518 zł) | 7,146 zł | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,285 (9,128 zł) | 5,195 zł | + 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $148 (590 zł) | 1,395 zł | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,789 (7,145 zł) | 3,629 zł | + 97% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,512 (6,038 zł) | 2,912 zł | + 107% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $104 (417 zł) | 798 zł | - 48% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (245 zł) | 75 zł | + 225% | |
40” flat screen tv | $258 (1,032 zł) | 1,379 zł | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $193 (770 zł) | 781 zł | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (34 zł) | 61 zł | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 (161 zł) | 74 zł | + 116% | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (210 zł) | 403 zł | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (196 zł) | 195 zł | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (366 zł) | 397 zł | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $122 (488 zł) | 615 zł | - 21% | |
Transportation | + 7% | |||
Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,072 (108,119 zł) | 164,210 zł | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.05 (4.19 zł) | 7 zł | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (300 zł) | 230 zł | + 30% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (80 zł) | 28 zł | + 184% | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Chicago, Illinois | Łódź | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (39 zł) | 39 zł | + 0% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $44 (175 zł) | 76 zł | + 131% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $127 (508 zł) | 291 zł | + 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (29 zł) | 29 zł | - 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.19 (17 zł) | 29 zł | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (24 zł) | 26 zł | - 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (14 zł) | 16 zł | - 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.76 (7 zł) | 16 zł | - 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $37 (149 zł) | 104 zł | + 43% | |
Entertainment | + 121% | |||
Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 121% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Chicago, Illinois | Łódź | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $70 (279 zł) | 140 zł | + 99% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $29 (116 zł) | 73 zł | + 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $236 (941 zł) | 427 zł | + 120% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $95 (380 zł) | 214 zł | + 78% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (63 zł) | 43 zł | + 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.14 (21 zł) | 24 zł | - 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (29 zł) | 20 zł | + 43% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $619 (2,471 zł) | 2,736 zł | - 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.21 (4.84 zł) | 0.96 zł | + 405% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (200 zł) | 208 zł | - 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $15 (61 zł) | 29 zł | + 112% | |
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TOTAL | + 39% |

These prices were last updated on February 15, 2025.
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