Cost of living in Flint, Michigan, United States vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 74% | |||
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Food in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (51 zł) | 26 zł | + 96% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (26 zł) | 19 zł | + 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.97 (11 zł) | 8 zł | + 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.66 (2.53 zł) | 2.89 zł | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.76 (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.03 (16 zł) | 7 zł | + 135% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.68 (22 zł) | 12 zł | + 90% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.03 (12 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 216% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.31 (5.03 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 118% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.27 (9 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 172% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (47 zł) | 27 zł | + 77% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.83 (7 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.23 (4.73 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 77% | |
Housing | + 76% | |||
Housing in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,105 (4,257 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $795 (3,062 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $220 (848 zł) | 471 zł | + 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $738 (2,841 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $484 (1,864 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $142 (546 zł) | 280 zł | + 95% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $37 (142 zł) | 47 zł | + 201% | |
40” flat screen tv | $338 (1,303 zł) | 1,541 zł | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (406 zł) | 403 zł | + 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (38 zł) | 21 zł | + 84% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (56 zł) | 17 zł | + 224% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Flint, Michigan (United States) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $39 (149 zł) | 246 zł | - 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $36 (139 zł) | 118 zł | + 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (325 zł) | 310 zł | + 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (344 zł) | 350 zł | - 2% | |
Transportation | + 59% | |||
Transportation in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,218 (74,026 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (2.50 zł) | 4.82 zł | - 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $62 (240 zł) | 94 zł | + 154% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (72 zł) | 26 zł | + 180% | |
Personal Care | + 54% | |||
Personal Care in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (29 zł) | 16 zł | + 87% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (64 zł) | 28 zł | + 133% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $56 (214 zł) | 101 zł | + 112% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (28 zł) | 17 zł | + 67% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.41 (9 zł) | 11 zł | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.48 (13 zł) | 10 zł | + 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.09 (8 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.35 (5.21 zł) | 8 zł | - 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (52 zł) | 36 zł | + 42% | |
Entertainment | + 76% | |||
Entertainment in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (128 zł) | 68 zł | + 89% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $19 (73 zł) | 54 zł | + 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $158 (608 zł) | 133 zł | + 359% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (182 zł) | 138 zł | + 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (31 zł) | 18 zł | + 73% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.56 (18 zł) | 8 zł | + 109% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.86 (11 zł) | 8 zł | + 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $428 (1,648 zł) | 1,907 zł | - 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.41 (1.59 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 437% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $36 (138 zł) | 119 zł | + 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (27 zł) | 14 zł | + 96% | |
TOTAL | + 65% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 14,001 zł ($3,635) in Flint, Michigan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 8,500 zł in Łódź.
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