- 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 | + 163% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 163% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (56 zł) | 20 zł | + 182% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (30 zł) | 17 zł | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.59 (17 zł) | 8 zł | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (3.31 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.86 (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.30 (12 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.89 (22 zł) | 10 zł | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.50 (21 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 603% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.31 (9 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 337% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.00 (3.76 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (56 zł) | 20 zł | + 182% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.10 (8 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.89 (11 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 428% | |
| Housing | + 363% | |||
| Housing in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 363% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,380 (12,712 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 447% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,156 (8,110 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 385% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $160 (603 zł) | 519 zł | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,525 (9,498 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 708% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,479 (5,561 zł) | 844 zł | + 559% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $117 (440 zł) | 275 zł | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $45 (169 zł) | 47 zł | + 259% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $460 (1,732 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (453 zł) | 419 zł | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (58 zł) | 20 zł | + 188% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (83 zł) | 16 zł | + 433% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (172 zł) | 275 zł | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $30 (112 zł) | 113 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $72 (272 zł) | 282 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (319 zł) | 297 zł | + 7% | |
| 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 | $18,000 (67,699 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (2.18 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $89 (335 zł) | 75 zł | + 346% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (54 zł) | 26 zł | + 107% | |
| Personal Care | + 241% | |||
| Personal Care in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 241% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (31 zł) | 14 zł | + 124% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $40 (150 zł) | 26 zł | + 475% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $164 (616 zł) | 103 zł | + 499% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (31 zł) | 16 zł | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.37 (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.87 (22 zł) | 11 zł | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.96 (15 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 220% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.53 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (105 zł) | 30 zł | + 250% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (227 zł) | 63 zł | + 263% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (105 zł) | 44 zł | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $47 (178 zł) | 126 zł | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (188 zł) | 90 zł | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (50 zł) | 16 zł | + 216% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.43 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 100% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (19 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 213% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $439 (1,653 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (0.38 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (207 zł) | 108 zł | + 91% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (32 zł) | 13 zł | + 148% | |
| TOTAL | + 180% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 562 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 180% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 19,867 zł
($5,282)
in Jersey City, New Jersey
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,100 zł
in Łódź.
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