- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Ithaca, New York
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ithaca, New York, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 141% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 141% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (45 zł) | 20 zł | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (24 zł) | 17 zł | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.24 (12 zł) | 8 zł | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (3.25 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.38 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.34 (20 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 257% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (33 zł) | 10 zł | + 220% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.35 (12 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 324% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.64 (6 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 206% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.94 (7 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 157% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (51 zł) | 20 zł | + 157% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.09 (8 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.42 (9 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 337% | |
| Housing | + 185% | |||
| Housing in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 185% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,835 (6,820 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,253 (4,656 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $132 (492 zł) | 519 zł | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,143 (4,249 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 262% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $898 (3,336 zł) | 844 zł | + 295% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $77 (288 zł) | 275 zł | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (186 zł) | 47 zł | + 295% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $377 (1,402 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $158 (588 zł) | 419 zł | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (66 zł) | 20 zł | + 228% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (88 zł) | 16 zł | + 469% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (177 zł) | 275 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $53 (198 zł) | 113 zł | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (365 zł) | 282 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (395 zł) | 297 zł | + 33% | |
| 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 | $22,923 (85,182 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.68 (2.51 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $34 (125 zł) | 75 zł | + 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (70 zł) | 26 zł | + 167% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 103% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (40 zł) | 14 zł | + 194% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (74 zł) | 26 zł | + 185% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $83 (307 zł) | 103 zł | + 198% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $10 (37 zł) | 16 zł | + 124% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.57 (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.03 (11 zł) | 11 zł | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.94 (7 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.27 (4.71 zł) | 7 zł | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (73 zł) | 30 zł | + 145% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (161 zł) | 63 zł | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (87 zł) | 44 zł | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $63 (234 zł) | 126 zł | + 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (307 zł) | 90 zł | + 242% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (30 zł) | 16 zł | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.90 (18 zł) | 6 zł | + 183% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.93 (18 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 205% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (1,607 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.29 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (202 zł) | 108 zł | + 87% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $11 (40 zł) | 13 zł | + 213% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 371 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 14,505 zł
($3,903)
in Ithaca, New York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,200 zł
in Łódź.
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