- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Flint, Michigan
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Flint, Michigan, United States vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (52 zł) | 29 zł | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (27 zł) | 19 zł | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.59 (14 zł) | 8 zł | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.74 (2.80 zł) | 2.60 zł | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.68 (10 zł) | 9 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.37 (13 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.94 (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.70 (10 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.44 (5.43 zł) | 2.22 zł | + 144% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.54 (10 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 197% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (44 zł) | 23 zł | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.81 (7 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.29 (4.87 zł) | 2.01 zł | + 142% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,074 (4,049 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $775 (2,921 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $242 (912 zł) | 519 zł | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $738 (2,781 zł) | 1,380 zł | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $461 (1,736 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $142 (534 zł) | 291 zł | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (159 zł) | 44 zł | + 265% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $356 (1,341 zł) | 1,798 zł | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $98 (371 zł) | 419 zł | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (35 zł) | 21 zł | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (48 zł) | 16 zł | + 211% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $36 (136 zł) | 264 zł | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $33 (126 zł) | 121 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $66 (250 zł) | 287 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $82 (308 zł) | 303 zł | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,306 (76,550 zł) | 68,915 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (2.69 zł) | 5.25 zł | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $64 (243 zł) | 90 zł | + 170% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (67 zł) | 27 zł | + 150% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (27 zł) | 14 zł | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (55 zł) | 27 zł | + 106% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $57 (215 zł) | 100 zł | + 115% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (26 zł) | 16 zł | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.35 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.58 (14 zł) | 10 zł | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.33 (9 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.27 (4.80 zł) | 7 zł | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (38 zł) | 30 zł | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (163 zł) | 59 zł | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (78 zł) | 51 zł | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $137 (515 zł) | 130 zł | + 297% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $63 (236 zł) | 103 zł | + 130% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (35 zł) | 15 zł | + 127% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.18 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 100% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.02 (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 83% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $432 (1,627 zł) | 1,984 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.41 (1.55 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 446% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (122 zł) | 122 zł | - 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (25 zł) | 14 zł | + 83% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 334 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 14,949 zł
($3,965)
in Flint, Michigan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
8,700 zł
in Łódź.
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