- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Jersey City, New Jersey
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 132% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 132% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (55 zł) | 29 zł | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $9 (33 zł) | 19 zł | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.56 (17 zł) | 8 zł | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (3.64 zł) | 2.60 zł | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.86 (15 zł) | 9 zł | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.64 (14 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (25 zł) | 11 zł | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.14 (19 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 571% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.45 (9 zł) | 2.22 zł | + 315% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.16 (4.35 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (58 zł) | 23 zł | + 148% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.10 (8 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.08 (12 zł) | 2.01 zł | + 477% | |
| Housing | + 267% | |||
| Housing in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 267% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,621 (9,865 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,245 (8,450 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 384% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $187 (704 zł) | 519 zł | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,434 (9,160 zł) | 1,380 zł | + 564% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,459 (5,492 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 426% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $117 (440 zł) | 291 zł | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (182 zł) | 44 zł | + 317% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $460 (1,733 zł) | 1,798 zł | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (454 zł) | 419 zł | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (66 zł) | 21 zł | + 210% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (83 zł) | 16 zł | + 434% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $52 (194 zł) | 264 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $31 (118 zł) | 121 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $74 (278 zł) | 287 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (346 zł) | 303 zł | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 94% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,173 (68,397 zł) | 68,915 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (2.42 zł) | 5.25 zł | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $88 (332 zł) | 90 zł | + 268% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (54 zł) | 27 zł | + 100% | |
| Personal Care | + 256% | |||
| Personal Care in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 256% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (32 zł) | 14 zł | + 137% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $34 (127 zł) | 27 zł | + 377% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $164 (617 zł) | 100 zł | + 517% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (31 zł) | 16 zł | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.36 (20 zł) | 12 zł | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (27 zł) | 10 zł | + 161% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.62 (21 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 365% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.48 (13 zł) | 7 zł | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $37 (139 zł) | 30 zł | + 372% | |
| Entertainment | + 129% | |||
| Entertainment in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 129% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $90 (338 zł) | 59 zł | + 475% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $32 (119 zł) | 51 zł | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $47 (179 zł) | 130 zł | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $65 (243 zł) | 103 zł | + 137% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (50 zł) | 15 zł | + 224% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.48 (17 zł) | 8 zł | + 115% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.24 (20 zł) | 6 zł | + 216% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $439 (1,654 zł) | 1,984 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (0.51 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (174 zł) | 122 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (32 zł) | 14 zł | + 137% | |
| TOTAL | + 153% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 153% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 24,801 zł
($6,590)
in Jersey City, New Jersey
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,800 zł
in Łódź.
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