- Cost of Living
- United States
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- Flint, Michigan
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Flint, Michigan, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 110% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (51 zł) | 20 zł | + 157% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (26 zł) | 17 zł | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.59 (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.74 (2.76 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.68 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.37 (13 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.94 (15 zł) | 10 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.70 (10 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 242% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.44 (5.36 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 170% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.54 (9 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 236% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (43 zł) | 20 zł | + 117% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.81 (7 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.29 (4.80 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 133% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,074 (3,993 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $775 (2,881 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $242 (899 zł) | 519 zł | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $738 (2,742 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $461 (1,712 zł) | 844 zł | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $142 (527 zł) | 275 zł | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (157 zł) | 47 zł | + 232% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $356 (1,322 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $98 (366 zł) | 419 zł | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (34 zł) | 20 zł | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (48 zł) | 16 zł | + 206% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $36 (134 zł) | 275 zł | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $33 (124 zł) | 113 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $66 (246 zł) | 282 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $82 (303 zł) | 297 zł | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,306 (75,477 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (2.65 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $64 (240 zł) | 75 zł | + 219% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (66 zł) | 26 zł | + 154% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (27 zł) | 14 zł | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (54 zł) | 26 zł | + 108% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $57 (212 zł) | 103 zł | + 106% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (26 zł) | 16 zł | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.35 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.58 (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.33 (9 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.27 (4.74 zł) | 7 zł | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (37 zł) | 30 zł | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 111% | |||
| Entertainment in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 111% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (161 zł) | 63 zł | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (77 zł) | 44 zł | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $137 (508 zł) | 126 zł | + 302% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $63 (233 zł) | 90 zł | + 158% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (35 zł) | 16 zł | + 118% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.18 (16 zł) | 6 zł | + 141% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.02 (11 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 87% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $432 (1,605 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.41 (1.53 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 428% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (120 zł) | 108 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (25 zł) | 13 zł | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 307 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 11,745 zł
($3,160)
in Flint, Michigan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,300 zł
in Łódź.
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