- Cost of Living
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Poland
- Cruz Bay
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cruz Bay (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 19% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (34 zł) | 20 zł | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | 17 zł | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 8 zł | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.59 (5.45 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.95 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 5.07 zł | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 17 zł | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 2.80 zł | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 2.51 zł | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 2.81 zł | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 20 zł | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 5.18 zł | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 2.05 zł | - | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Cruz Bay (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 70% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,541 (8,743 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 276% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,525 (5,246 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 214% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 519 zł | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 1,175 zł | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 844 zł | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 275 zł | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 47 zł | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 1,879 zł | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 419 zł | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 19 zł | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 16 zł | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Cruz Bay (U.S. Virgin Islands) is in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 275 zł | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 113 zł | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 283 zł | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 298 zł | - | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Cruz Bay (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 8% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 65,000 zł | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.02 (3.49 zł) | 5.28 zł | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 75 zł | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Cruz Bay (U.S. Virgin Islands) is in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 14 zł | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 100 zł | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 16 zł | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 12 zł | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 11 zł | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 4.65 zł | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 7 zł | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 28 zł | - | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Cruz Bay (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 13% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 63 zł | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 44 zł | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 115 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 90 zł | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 15 zł | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 6 zł | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 6.00 zł | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 2,100 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.29 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $65 (224 zł) | 108 zł | + 107% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 13 zł | - | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 136 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cruz Bay (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 27% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 9,388 zł
($2,729)
in Cruz Bay
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,400 zł
in Łódź.
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