- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Jersey City, New Jersey
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 142% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 142% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (54 zł) | 20 zł | + 172% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (28 zł) | 18 zł | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.29 (15 zł) | 9 zł | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (3.48 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.96 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.34 (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (30 zł) | 19 zł | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.58 (16 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 453% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.34 (8 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 345% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.73 (6 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 119% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $21 (75 zł) | 20 zł | + 275% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.07 (7 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.38 (8 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 309% | |
| Housing | + 264% | |||
| Housing in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 264% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,665 (9,509 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 309% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,785 (6,368 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 281% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $120 (426 zł) | 463 zł | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,863 (6,647 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 466% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,404 (5,008 zł) | 844 zł | + 493% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $99 (353 zł) | 248 zł | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $41 (148 zł) | 47 zł | + 213% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $409 (1,459 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (465 zł) | 434 zł | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (40 zł) | 18 zł | + 124% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (76 zł) | 20 zł | + 277% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $61 (216 zł) | 275 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $47 (169 zł) | 113 zł | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (309 zł) | 297 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $98 (349 zł) | 276 zł | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 109% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,132 (82,527 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (2.02 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $95 (339 zł) | 75 zł | + 352% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $9 (34 zł) | 27 zł | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 203% | |||
| Personal Care in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 203% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (28 zł) | 15 zł | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $35 (125 zł) | 25 zł | + 407% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $145 (517 zł) | 100 zł | + 417% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.52 (20 zł) | 17 zł | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.23 (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.75 (21 zł) | 11 zł | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.46 (12 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 146% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.49 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (82 zł) | 27 zł | + 204% | |
| Entertainment | + 150% | |||
| Entertainment in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 150% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $52 (185 zł) | 65 zł | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $31 (112 zł) | 44 zł | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (143 zł) | 114 zł | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $86 (306 zł) | 90 zł | + 240% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (43 zł) | 15 zł | + 183% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.75 (17 zł) | 6 zł | + 163% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.55 (20 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 230% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $790 (2,819 zł) | 2,300 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 (1.28 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 343% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $60 (215 zł) | 108 zł | + 99% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (31 zł) | 13 zł | + 139% | |
| TOTAL | + 162% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 383 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 162% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 17,003 zł
($4,766)
in Jersey City, New Jersey
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,500 zł
in Łódź.
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