Cost of living in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 177% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
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Food | + 172% | |||
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Food in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 172% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Denver, Colorado | Łódź | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (85 zł) | 32 zł | + 169% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (44 zł) | 22 zł | + 96% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (34 zł) | 10 zł | + 247% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (4.53 zł) | 3.13 zł | + 45% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.56 (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.00 (21 zł) | 9 zł | + 142% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (41 zł) | 15 zł | + 166% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.17 (18 zł) | 4.39 zł | + 308% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.95 (8 zł) | 2.25 zł | + 271% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.48 (19 zł) | 3.21 zł | + 498% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (73 zł) | 30 zł | + 145% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.24 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.03 (13 zł) | 2.86 zł | + 355% | |
Housing | + 237% | |||
Housing in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 237% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,990 (12,825 zł) | 4,031 zł | + 218% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,015 (8,644 zł) | 3,003 zł | + 188% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $114 (487 zł) | 537 zł | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,102 (9,015 zł) | 2,231 zł | + 304% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,460 (6,263 zł) | 1,860 zł | + 237% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $86 (371 zł) | 414 zł | - 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $70 (299 zł) | 47 zł | + 538% | |
40” flat screen tv | $429 (1,840 zł) | 1,665 zł | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $124 (533 zł) | 516 zł | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (46 zł) | 34 zł | + 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $59 (252 zł) | 22 zł | + 1025% | |
Clothes | + 40% | |||
Clothes in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $66 (285 zł) | 256 zł | + 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $41 (177 zł) | 135 zł | + 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $114 (490 zł) | 268 zł | + 83% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $148 (637 zł) | 309 zł | + 106% | |
Transportation | + 153% | |||
Transportation in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 153% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,712 (118,866 zł) | 84,936 zł | + 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.07 (4.58 zł) | 5.67 zł | - 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (430 zł) | 105 zł | + 311% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $26 (112 zł) | 32 zł | + 254% | |
Personal Care | + 122% | |||
Personal Care in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 122% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (37 zł) | 19 zł | + 92% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (104 zł) | 44 zł | + 135% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $117 (500 zł) | 157 zł | + 218% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (34 zł) | 16 zł | + 115% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.91 (17 zł) | 13 zł | + 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.39 (23 zł) | 12 zł | + 95% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.91 (12 zł) | 4.93 zł | + 153% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (9 zł) | 9 zł | + 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (138 zł) | 43 zł | + 222% | |
Entertainment | + 208% | |||
Entertainment in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 208% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Denver, Colorado | Łódź | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (261 zł) | 82 zł | + 218% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $24 (103 zł) | 57 zł | + 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $340 (1,459 zł) | 130 zł | + 1020% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $82 (352 zł) | 151 zł | + 134% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (57 zł) | 18 zł | + 217% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (27 zł) | 13 zł | + 112% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (30 zł) | 9 zł | + 231% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $457 (1,960 zł) | 1,616 zł | + 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.61 (2.62 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 798% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $78 (334 zł) | 133 zł | + 151% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (39 zł) | 17 zł | + 122% | |
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TOTAL | + 177% |

These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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