- Cost of Living
- United States
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- El Paso, Texas
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in El Paso, Texas, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Paso, Texas (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (39 zł) | 20 zł | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (26 zł) | 17 zł | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.57 (12 zł) | 8 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.78 (2.61 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.51 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.28 (8 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.50 (15 zł) | 17 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.45 (8 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.23 (4.13 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.91 (6 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 129% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (47 zł) | 20 zł | + 134% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.05 (7 zł) | 5.18 zł | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (7 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 235% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in El Paso, Texas (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,097 (3,686 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $837 (2,812 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $205 (688 zł) | 519 zł | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $777 (2,611 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $604 (2,030 zł) | 844 zł | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $141 (475 zł) | 275 zł | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $41 (136 zł) | 47 zł | + 189% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $382 (1,282 zł) | 1,879 zł | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $98 (330 zł) | 419 zł | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (29 zł) | 19 zł | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (33 zł) | 16 zł | + 111% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in El Paso, Texas (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (135 zł) | 275 zł | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $33 (112 zł) | 113 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (235 zł) | 283 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $73 (245 zł) | 298 zł | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in El Paso, Texas (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,505 (68,898 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (1.97 zł) | 5.28 zł | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $39 (132 zł) | 75 zł | + 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (56 zł) | 26 zł | + 116% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in El Paso, Texas (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (24 zł) | 14 zł | + 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (77 zł) | 26 zł | + 195% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $89 (298 zł) | 100 zł | + 198% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (22 zł) | 16 zł | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.37 (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.88 (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.14 (11 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.72 (5.77 zł) | 7 zł | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (38 zł) | 28 zł | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in El Paso, Texas (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (115 zł) | 63 zł | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (69 zł) | 44 zł | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $116 (389 zł) | 115 zł | + 237% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $53 (177 zł) | 90 zł | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (26 zł) | 15 zł | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.86 (16 zł) | 6 zł | + 153% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.17 (14 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 133% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (1,456 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.40 (1.34 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 362% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $20 (67 zł) | 108 zł | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.84 (20 zł) | 13 zł | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 407 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in El Paso, Texas (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 9,889 zł
($2,943)
in El Paso, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,400 zł
in Łódź.
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