- 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 | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 109% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (44 zł) | 20 zł | + 118% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (24 zł) | 18 zł | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.63 (13 zł) | 9 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (3.20 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.53 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.41 (16 zł) | 6 zł | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (44 zł) | 19 zł | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.31 (12 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 308% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.43 (5.21 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 178% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.49 (5.42 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (48 zł) | 20 zł | + 139% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.00 (7 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.16 (8 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 278% | |
| Housing | + 192% | |||
| Housing in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 192% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,824 (6,636 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,244 (4,527 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $153 (558 zł) | 463 zł | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,163 (4,230 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 260% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $861 (3,133 zł) | 844 zł | + 271% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $74 (270 zł) | 248 zł | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (182 zł) | 47 zł | + 286% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $426 (1,551 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (471 zł) | 434 zł | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (55 zł) | 18 zł | + 212% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (127 zł) | 20 zł | + 527% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (167 zł) | 275 zł | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $37 (133 zł) | 113 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (338 zł) | 297 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $99 (361 zł) | 276 zł | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,278 (73,765 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (2.53 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $39 (141 zł) | 75 zł | + 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (75 zł) | 27 zł | + 178% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $13 (47 zł) | 15 zł | + 226% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 25 zł | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $84 (304 zł) | 100 zł | + 204% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $12 (43 zł) | 17 zł | + 159% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.75 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.15 (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 5.01 zł | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 7 zł | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (69 zł) | 27 zł | + 154% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 88% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (174 zł) | 65 zł | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (77 zł) | 44 zł | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $51 (187 zł) | 114 zł | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $85 (311 zł) | 90 zł | + 246% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (27 zł) | 15 zł | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (16 zł) | 6 zł | + 154% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.98 (18 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 202% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 680 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.29 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (177 zł) | 108 zł | + 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (37 zł) | 13 zł | + 189% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 144 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 14,772 zł
($4,061)
in Ithaca, New York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,500 zł
in Łódź.
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