- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Flint, Michigan
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Flint, Michigan, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 94% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (48 zł) | 20 zł | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (26 zł) | 18 zł | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.39 (13 zł) | 9 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.71 (2.70 zł) | 2.70 zł | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.13 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.71 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.04 (19 zł) | 19 zł | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.84 (11 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 267% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.26 (4.78 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 155% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.50 (10 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 239% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (48 zł) | 20 zł | + 142% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.71 (7 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.36 (5.17 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 149% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $945 (3,599 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $710 (2,703 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $237 (901 zł) | 463 zł | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $648 (2,470 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $358 (1,363 zł) | 844 zł | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $138 (527 zł) | 248 zł | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $40 (151 zł) | 47 zł | + 220% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $355 (1,352 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $147 (560 zł) | 434 zł | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (35 zł) | 18 zł | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (52 zł) | 20 zł | + 158% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $34 (131 zł) | 275 zł | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $27 (102 zł) | 113 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $59 (223 zł) | 297 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $76 (288 zł) | 276 zł | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,298 (73,492 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (2.40 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $68 (258 zł) | 75 zł | + 244% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (68 zł) | 27 zł | + 150% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (29 zł) | 15 zł | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (66 zł) | 25 zł | + 167% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $42 (160 zł) | 100 zł | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (27 zł) | 17 zł | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.26 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.39 (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.38 (5.24 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.10 (4.20 zł) | 7 zł | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (32 zł) | 27 zł | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 114% | |||
| Entertainment in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 114% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (127 zł) | 65 zł | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (87 zł) | 44 zł | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (661 zł) | 114 zł | + 481% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (229 zł) | 90 zł | + 154% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (26 zł) | 15 zł | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.12 (16 zł) | 6 zł | + 143% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.51 (10 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 59% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $24 (92 zł) | 680 zł | - 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.41 (1.58 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 444% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (164 zł) | 108 zł | + 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (24 zł) | 13 zł | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 586 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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