- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Flint, Michigan
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Flint, Michigan, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 107% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (52 zł) | 20 zł | + 162% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (26 zł) | 17 zł | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.59 (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.75 (2.79 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.90 (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.37 (12 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.94 (15 zł) | 17 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.70 (10 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 257% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.44 (5.34 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 113% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.54 (9 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 235% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (43 zł) | 20 zł | + 116% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.87 (7 zł) | 5.29 zł | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.29 (4.78 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 133% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,021 (3,779 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $775 (2,869 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $248 (918 zł) | 519 zł | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $738 (2,731 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $461 (1,705 zł) | 844 zł | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $142 (525 zł) | 275 zł | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (156 zł) | 47 zł | + 231% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $356 (1,317 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $98 (365 zł) | 419 zł | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (34 zł) | 20 zł | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (47 zł) | 16 zł | + 205% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $36 (132 zł) | 275 zł | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (117 zł) | 113 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $60 (222 zł) | 277 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $76 (280 zł) | 303 zł | - 8% | |
| 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 | $19,296 (71,443 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (2.44 zł) | 5.26 zł | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $69 (254 zł) | 75 zł | + 238% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (69 zł) | 26 zł | + 163% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (27 zł) | 14 zł | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (64 zł) | 26 zł | + 145% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $42 (155 zł) | 100 zł | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (24 zł) | 16 zł | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.25 (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.59 (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.39 (5.15 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.10 (4.09 zł) | 7 zł | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (31 zł) | 28 zł | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (129 zł) | 63 zł | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (70 zł) | 44 zł | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $139 (513 zł) | 115 zł | + 345% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (222 zł) | 90 zł | + 147% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (26 zł) | 16 zł | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.12 (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 136% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.51 (9 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $432 (1,598 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.41 (1.53 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 426% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (139 zł) | 108 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (24 zł) | 13 zł | + 85% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 240 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 12,983 zł
($3,506)
in Flint, Michigan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,200 zł
in Łódź.
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