- 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 (46 zł) | 20 zł | + 132% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (24 zł) | 17 zł | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.22 (12 zł) | 8 zł | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (3.34 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.43 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.34 (20 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 261% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (31 zł) | 10 zł | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.30 (12 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 322% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.54 (5.81 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 192% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.73 (7 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 132% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (53 zł) | 20 zł | + 167% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.10 (8 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.42 (9 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 342% | |
| Housing | + 188% | |||
| Housing in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 188% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,858 (6,988 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,253 (4,712 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $127 (476 zł) | 519 zł | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,112 (4,183 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $870 (3,272 zł) | 844 zł | + 288% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $77 (291 zł) | 275 zł | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (180 zł) | 47 zł | + 281% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $401 (1,510 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $158 (595 zł) | 419 zł | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (67 zł) | 20 zł | + 232% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (89 zł) | 16 zł | + 476% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (179 zł) | 275 zł | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $53 (201 zł) | 113 zł | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (370 zł) | 282 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (400 zł) | 297 zł | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,923 (86,213 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.68 (2.54 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $34 (126 zł) | 75 zł | + 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (71 zł) | 26 zł | + 171% | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 104% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (41 zł) | 14 zł | + 198% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (75 zł) | 26 zł | + 189% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $83 (311 zł) | 103 zł | + 202% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $10 (37 zł) | 16 zł | + 127% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.57 (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.03 (11 zł) | 11 zł | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.94 (7 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.27 (4.77 zł) | 7 zł | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (74 zł) | 30 zł | + 148% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 91% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (163 zł) | 63 zł | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (88 zł) | 44 zł | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $63 (237 zł) | 126 zł | + 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (311 zł) | 90 zł | + 246% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (30 zł) | 16 zł | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.90 (18 zł) | 6 zł | + 186% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.93 (19 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 209% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (1,627 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.29 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (205 zł) | 108 zł | + 89% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $11 (41 zł) | 13 zł | + 216% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 391 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 13,909 zł
($3,698)
in Ithaca, New York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,800 zł
in Łódź.
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