- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Fargo
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fargo, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fargo (United States) is 111% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (44 zł) | 20 zł | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (24 zł) | 18 zł | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.12 (16 zł) | 9 zł | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (3.51 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.62 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.36 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (26 zł) | 19 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.87 (11 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 268% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.38 (5.21 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 178% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.16 (12 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 325% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (65 zł) | 20 zł | + 226% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.72 (7 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.29 (9 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 317% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Fargo (United States) is 112% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,223 (4,624 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $759 (2,870 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $126 (478 zł) | 463 zł | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $843 (3,187 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $666 (2,518 zł) | 844 zł | + 198% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $85 (322 zł) | 248 zł | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $38 (145 zł) | 47 zł | + 209% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $378 (1,428 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $64 (243 zł) | 434 zł | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (50 zł) | 18 zł | + 184% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (69 zł) | 20 zł | + 241% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Fargo (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (179 zł) | 275 zł | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $47 (178 zł) | 113 zł | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (343 zł) | 297 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (404 zł) | 276 zł | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Fargo (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,249 (80,361 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (2.13 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (152 zł) | 75 zł | + 102% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (47 zł) | 27 zł | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Fargo (United States) is 87% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (29 zł) | 15 zł | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (47 zł) | 25 zł | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $72 (274 zł) | 100 zł | + 174% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.44 (21 zł) | 17 zł | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.77 (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.70 (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.53 (10 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.71 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (75 zł) | 27 zł | + 177% | |
| Entertainment | + 218% | |||
| Entertainment in Fargo (United States) is 218% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (143 zł) | 65 zł | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (72 zł) | 44 zł | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $87 (330 zł) | 114 zł | + 190% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $68 (257 zł) | 90 zł | + 186% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (29 zł) | 15 zł | + 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.92 (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 130% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.83 (18 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 205% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $150 (567 zł) | 680 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (3.78 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 1204% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (163 zł) | 108 zł | + 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.90 (22 zł) | 13 zł | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 222 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Fargo (United States) is 99% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 14,145 zł
($3,740)
in Fargo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,100 zł
in Łódź.
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