- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Flint, Michigan
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Flint, Michigan, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 118% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (54 zł) | 20 zł | + 170% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (27 zł) | 17 zł | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.59 (14 zł) | 8 zł | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.75 (2.86 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.04 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.37 (13 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.94 (15 zł) | 10 zł | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.70 (10 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 250% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.44 (5.49 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 176% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.54 (10 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 244% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (44 zł) | 20 zł | + 122% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.87 (7 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.29 (4.91 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 138% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,074 (4,087 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $775 (2,949 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $242 (921 zł) | 519 zł | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $738 (2,807 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $461 (1,753 zł) | 844 zł | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $142 (539 zł) | 275 zł | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (160 zł) | 47 zł | + 240% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $356 (1,353 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $98 (375 zł) | 419 zł | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (35 zł) | 20 zł | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (49 zł) | 16 zł | + 214% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $36 (137 zł) | 275 zł | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $33 (127 zł) | 113 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $66 (252 zł) | 282 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $82 (310 zł) | 297 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 | $20,306 (77,269 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (2.66 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $64 (245 zł) | 75 zł | + 227% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (68 zł) | 26 zł | + 160% | |
| 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) | $7 (28 zł) | 14 zł | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (55 zł) | 26 zł | + 113% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $57 (217 zł) | 103 zł | + 111% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (26 zł) | 16 zł | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.35 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.58 (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.33 (9 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.27 (4.85 zł) | 7 zł | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (32 zł) | 30 zł | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 121% | |||
| Entertainment in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 121% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (164 zł) | 63 zł | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (78 zł) | 44 zł | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $137 (520 zł) | 126 zł | + 312% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $63 (238 zł) | 90 zł | + 165% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (35 zł) | 16 zł | + 123% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.18 (16 zł) | 6 zł | + 147% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.02 (11 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 92% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $432 (1,643 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.41 (1.57 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 441% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $36 (137 zł) | 108 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (25 zł) | 13 zł | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 302 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
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Cost of living in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 92% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 12,494 zł
($3,283)
in Flint, Michigan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,500 zł
in Łódź.
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