- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Fargo
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fargo, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fargo (United States) is 104% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (42 zł) | 20 zł | + 111% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (23 zł) | 18 zł | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.40 (16 zł) | 9 zł | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (3.38 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.62 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.36 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (25 zł) | 19 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.87 (10 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 254% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.38 (5.01 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 167% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.16 (11 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 309% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (63 zł) | 20 zł | + 213% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.72 (6 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.29 (8 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 302% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in Fargo (United States) is 103% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,223 (4,448 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $759 (2,761 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $126 (459 zł) | 463 zł | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $843 (3,065 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $666 (2,422 zł) | 844 zł | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $85 (309 zł) | 248 zł | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $38 (140 zł) | 47 zł | + 197% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $378 (1,374 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $64 (234 zł) | 434 zł | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (48 zł) | 18 zł | + 173% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (66 zł) | 20 zł | + 228% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Fargo (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (173 zł) | 275 zł | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $47 (171 zł) | 113 zł | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (329 zł) | 297 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (389 zł) | 276 zł | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Fargo (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,249 (77,299 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (2.04 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (146 zł) | 75 zł | + 94% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (46 zł) | 27 zł | + 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Fargo (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (28 zł) | 15 zł | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (45 zł) | 25 zł | + 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $72 (263 zł) | 100 zł | + 163% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.44 (20 zł) | 17 zł | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.77 (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.70 (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.53 (9 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.71 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (72 zł) | 27 zł | + 166% | |
| Entertainment | + 189% | |||
| Entertainment in Fargo (United States) is 189% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (137 zł) | 65 zł | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (69 zł) | 44 zł | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $87 (318 zł) | 114 zł | + 179% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $68 (247 zł) | 90 zł | + 175% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (28 zł) | 15 zł | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.92 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 121% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.83 (18 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 193% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $150 (546 zł) | 680 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (3.64 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 1154% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (157 zł) | 108 zł | + 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.90 (21 zł) | 13 zł | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 216 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Fargo (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 14,396 zł
($3,957)
in Fargo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,600 zł
in Łódź.
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