- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Fargo
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fargo, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 143% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fargo (United States) is 143% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (49 zł) | 20 zł | + 144% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (27 zł) | 17 zł | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.81 (18 zł) | 8 zł | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (3.78 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.49 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.31 (16 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 195% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (24 zł) | 10 zł | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.57 (14 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 361% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.32 (5.02 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 153% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.81 (11 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 280% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (57 zł) | 20 zł | + 184% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.85 (7 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.96 (7 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 263% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Fargo (United States) is 131% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,212 (4,610 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $880 (3,348 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $128 (486 zł) | 519 zł | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $900 (3,424 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $727 (2,765 zł) | 844 zł | + 228% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $83 (316 zł) | 275 zł | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (168 zł) | 47 zł | + 256% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $375 (1,428 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (484 zł) | 419 zł | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (51 zł) | 20 zł | + 155% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (86 zł) | 16 zł | + 452% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Fargo (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (178 zł) | 275 zł | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $42 (160 zł) | 113 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (343 zł) | 282 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (410 zł) | 297 zł | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Fargo (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,969 (79,794 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (2.44 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $41 (155 zł) | 75 zł | + 107% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (53 zł) | 26 zł | + 103% | |
| Personal Care | + 147% | |||
| Personal Care in Fargo (United States) is 147% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (27 zł) | 14 zł | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (94 zł) | 26 zł | + 261% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $117 (445 zł) | 103 zł | + 333% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (29 zł) | 16 zł | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.52 (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.38 (20 zł) | 11 zł | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.41 (9 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.60 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (76 zł) | 30 zł | + 154% | |
| Entertainment | + 195% | |||
| Entertainment in Fargo (United States) is 195% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (152 zł) | 63 zł | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (80 zł) | 44 zł | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $101 (385 zł) | 126 zł | + 205% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $58 (219 zł) | 90 zł | + 143% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (30 zł) | 16 zł | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.92 (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 131% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.86 (18 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 208% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (1,629 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (3.81 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 1212% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (166 zł) | 108 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.37 (20 zł) | 13 zł | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 111% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 346 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Fargo (United States) is 111% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 14,153 zł
($3,719)
in Fargo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,700 zł
in Łódź.
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