- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- El Paso, Texas
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in El Paso, Texas, United States vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Paso, Texas (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (40 zł) | 29 zł | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (29 zł) | 19 zł | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.49 (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.70 (2.63 zł) | 2.60 zł | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.90 (11 zł) | 9 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.13 (8 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.78 (18 zł) | 11 zł | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.61 (10 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 239% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.40 (5.27 zł) | 2.22 zł | + 137% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.94 (7 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 126% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (53 zł) | 23 zł | + 124% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.99 (7 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.84 (7 zł) | 2.01 zł | + 244% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in El Paso, Texas (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,124 (4,224 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $826 (3,101 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $193 (725 zł) | 519 zł | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $777 (2,918 zł) | 1,380 zł | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $587 (2,206 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $136 (510 zł) | 291 zł | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (161 zł) | 44 zł | + 269% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $372 (1,398 zł) | 1,798 zł | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $109 (410 zł) | 419 zł | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (34 zł) | 21 zł | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (38 zł) | 16 zł | + 147% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in El Paso, Texas (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (149 zł) | 264 zł | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (131 zł) | 121 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (285 zł) | 287 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $79 (298 zł) | 303 zł | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in El Paso, Texas (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,015 (78,944 zł) | 68,915 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (2.42 zł) | 5.25 zł | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $38 (141 zł) | 90 zł | + 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (60 zł) | 27 zł | + 122% | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in El Paso, Texas (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (27 zł) | 14 zł | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (86 zł) | 27 zł | + 223% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $83 (311 zł) | 100 zł | + 211% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (25 zł) | 16 zł | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.57 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.15 (16 zł) | 10 zł | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.24 (12 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 168% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (7 zł) | 7 zł | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (45 zł) | 30 zł | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in El Paso, Texas (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (129 zł) | 59 zł | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (77 zł) | 51 zł | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $116 (435 zł) | 130 zł | + 235% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $52 (194 zł) | 103 zł | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (30 zł) | 15 zł | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.86 (18 zł) | 8 zł | + 132% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.45 (17 zł) | 6 zł | + 168% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (1,604 zł) | 1,984 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.51 (1.93 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 578% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $18 (69 zł) | 122 zł | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (23 zł) | 14 zł | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 421 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Paso, Texas (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 14,545 zł
($3,872)
in El Paso, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,100 zł
in Łódź.
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