- 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 | + 130% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 130% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (45 zł) | 20 zł | + 124% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (23 zł) | 17 zł | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.22 (12 zł) | 8 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.85 (3.11 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.49 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.34 (19 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 284% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (30 zł) | 17 zł | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.30 (12 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 330% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.54 (5.63 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 124% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.73 (6 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 125% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (54 zł) | 20 zł | + 169% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.10 (8 zł) | 5.29 zł | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.42 (9 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 331% | |
| Housing | + 176% | |||
| Housing in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 176% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,858 (6,777 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,208 (4,405 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $126 (461 zł) | 519 zł | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,112 (4,057 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 245% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $853 (3,110 zł) | 844 zł | + 269% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $80 (292 zł) | 275 zł | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (178 zł) | 47 zł | + 278% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $433 (1,580 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $158 (577 zł) | 419 zł | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (65 zł) | 20 zł | + 222% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (87 zł) | 16 zł | + 458% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (174 zł) | 275 zł | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $53 (195 zł) | 113 zł | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (358 zł) | 277 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (388 zł) | 303 zł | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,923 (83,604 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (2.44 zł) | 5.26 zł | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $34 (122 zł) | 75 zł | + 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (68 zł) | 26 zł | + 162% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (40 zł) | 14 zł | + 189% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (73 zł) | 26 zł | + 180% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $83 (301 zł) | 100 zł | + 201% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $10 (36 zł) | 16 zł | + 120% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.57 (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.03 (11 zł) | 11 zł | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.94 (7 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.27 (4.62 zł) | 7 zł | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (72 zł) | 28 zł | + 157% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (158 zł) | 63 zł | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (85 zł) | 44 zł | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $63 (230 zł) | 115 zł | + 99% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (302 zł) | 90 zł | + 235% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (29 zł) | 16 zł | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.90 (18 zł) | 6 zł | + 177% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.93 (18 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 199% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (1,577 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.29 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (199 zł) | 108 zł | + 84% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $11 (40 zł) | 13 zł | + 207% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 368 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 13,435 zł
($3,684)
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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