- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Flint, Michigan
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Flint, Michigan, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 91% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (50 zł) | 20 zł | + 151% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (25 zł) | 18 zł | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.32 (12 zł) | 9 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.76 (2.76 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.03 (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.14 (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.16 (15 zł) | 19 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.70 (10 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 233% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.44 (5.24 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 179% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.54 (9 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 228% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (45 zł) | 20 zł | + 125% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.70 (6 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.29 (4.69 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 126% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $967 (3,513 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $712 (2,587 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $253 (920 zł) | 463 zł | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $669 (2,430 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $417 (1,516 zł) | 844 zł | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $142 (515 zł) | 248 zł | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $40 (145 zł) | 47 zł | + 208% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $356 (1,292 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $98 (358 zł) | 434 zł | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (34 zł) | 18 zł | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (46 zł) | 20 zł | + 130% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $36 (129 zł) | 275 zł | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $29 (104 zł) | 113 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $59 (215 zł) | 297 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $76 (274 zł) | 276 zł | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,298 (70,103 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (2.32 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $68 (246 zł) | 75 zł | + 228% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (64 zł) | 27 zł | + 138% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (28 zł) | 15 zł | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (63 zł) | 25 zł | + 154% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $42 (152 zł) | 100 zł | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (25 zł) | 17 zł | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.25 (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.39 (12 zł) | 11 zł | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.38 (5.00 zł) | 5.01 zł | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.10 (4.01 zł) | 7 zł | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (30 zł) | 27 zł | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (121 zł) | 65 zł | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (83 zł) | 44 zł | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (630 zł) | 114 zł | + 454% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (218 zł) | 90 zł | + 142% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (25 zł) | 15 zł | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.12 (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 132% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.51 (9 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 52% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $24 (88 zł) | 680 zł | - 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.41 (1.50 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 418% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (157 zł) | 108 zł | + 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (23 zł) | 13 zł | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 555 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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