Cost of living in Ithaca, New York, United States vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 106% | |||
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Food in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 106% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (50 zł) | 26 zł | + 94% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (26 zł) | 19 zł | + 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.82 (14 zł) | 8 zł | + 80% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.79 (2.96 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.10 (12 zł) | 10 zł | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.33 (20 zł) | 7 zł | + 203% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (36 zł) | 12 zł | + 208% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.13 (12 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 218% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.56 (5.85 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 154% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.16 (8 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 152% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (57 zł) | 27 zł | + 116% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.04 (8 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 62% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.61 (10 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 268% | |
Housing | + 158% | |||
Housing in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 158% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,886 (7,087 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 134% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,217 (4,573 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 133% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $118 (444 zł) | 471 zł | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,379 (5,182 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 174% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $949 (3,565 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 247% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $83 (314 zł) | 280 zł | + 12% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (210 zł) | 47 zł | + 344% | |
40” flat screen tv | $400 (1,505 zł) | 1,541 zł | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $226 (850 zł) | 403 zł | + 111% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (54 zł) | 21 zł | + 161% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (95 zł) | 17 zł | + 455% | |
Clothes | + 29% | |||
Clothes in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (189 zł) | 246 zł | - 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (195 zł) | 118 zł | + 65% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $102 (382 zł) | 310 zł | + 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (398 zł) | 350 zł | + 14% | |
Transportation | + 25% | |||
Transportation in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,765 (85,544 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.69 (2.58 zł) | 4.82 zł | - 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $38 (144 zł) | 94 zł | + 52% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (72 zł) | 26 zł | + 181% | |
Personal Care | + 99% | |||
Personal Care in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 99% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (39 zł) | 16 zł | + 146% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (75 zł) | 28 zł | + 172% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $82 (309 zł) | 101 zł | + 206% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (31 zł) | 17 zł | + 88% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.35 (16 zł) | 10 zł | + 70% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.36 (9 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 73% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.95 (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (78 zł) | 36 zł | + 114% | |
Entertainment | + 83% | |||
Entertainment in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (160 zł) | 68 zł | + 138% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $25 (95 zł) | 54 zł | + 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $95 (357 zł) | 133 zł | + 169% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $74 (276 zł) | 138 zł | + 101% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (33 zł) | 18 zł | + 88% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.92 (18 zł) | 8 zł | + 120% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.23 (20 zł) | 8 zł | + 142% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $433 (1,625 zł) | 1,907 zł | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (0.63 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 112% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (205 zł) | 119 zł | + 71% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (41 zł) | 14 zł | + 195% | |
TOTAL | + 90% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 17,057 zł ($4,539) in Ithaca, New York to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,000 zł in Łódź.
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