- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Ithaca, New York
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ithaca, New York, United States vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 113% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 113% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (46 zł) | 29 zł | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (25 zł) | 19 zł | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.30 (12 zł) | 8 zł | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.83 (3.14 zł) | 2.60 zł | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.38 (13 zł) | 9 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.26 (20 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 250% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (33 zł) | 11 zł | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.42 (13 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 348% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (6 zł) | 2.22 zł | + 173% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.20 (8 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 158% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (56 zł) | 23 zł | + 139% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.11 (8 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.55 (10 zł) | 2.01 zł | + 379% | |
| Housing | + 162% | |||
| Housing in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 162% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,886 (7,120 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,299 (4,906 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $130 (490 zł) | 519 zł | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,266 (4,780 zł) | 1,380 zł | + 246% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $920 (3,472 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $83 (315 zł) | 291 zł | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (204 zł) | 44 zł | + 367% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $431 (1,627 zł) | 1,798 zł | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $158 (598 zł) | 419 zł | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (60 zł) | 21 zł | + 178% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (90 zł) | 16 zł | + 480% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $45 (170 zł) | 264 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $54 (203 zł) | 121 zł | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (395 zł) | 287 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (413 zł) | 303 zł | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,765 (85,943 zł) | 68,915 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.69 (2.59 zł) | 5.25 zł | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $38 (144 zł) | 90 zł | + 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (73 zł) | 27 zł | + 170% | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (41 zł) | 14 zł | + 203% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (76 zł) | 27 zł | + 184% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $83 (312 zł) | 100 zł | + 212% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $10 (37 zł) | 16 zł | + 128% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.57 (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.03 (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.94 (7 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.27 (4.79 zł) | 7 zł | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (75 zł) | 30 zł | + 153% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 81% 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 | $24 (91 zł) | 51 zł | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $63 (238 zł) | 130 zł | + 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (302 zł) | 103 zł | + 193% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (31 zł) | 15 zł | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.90 (19 zł) | 8 zł | + 136% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.22 (20 zł) | 6 zł | + 216% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (1,633 zł) | 1,984 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.28 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (206 zł) | 122 zł | + 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $11 (41 zł) | 14 zł | + 199% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 468 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 92% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 18,390 zł
($4,871)
in Ithaca, New York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,600 zł
in Łódź.
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