- 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 | + 137% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 137% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (51 zł) | 20 zł | + 155% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (27 zł) | 17 zł | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.59 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (2.99 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.07 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.30 (11 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.89 (20 zł) | 17 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.50 (19 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 567% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.31 (8 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 212% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.00 (3.40 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (51 zł) | 20 zł | + 155% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.98 (7 zł) | 5.18 zł | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.89 (10 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 379% | |
| Housing | + 312% | |||
| Housing in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 312% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,380 (11,477 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 394% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,156 (7,322 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 338% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $137 (464 zł) | 519 zł | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,525 (8,575 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 630% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,479 (5,021 zł) | 844 zł | + 495% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $117 (397 zł) | 275 zł | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $45 (152 zł) | 47 zł | + 223% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $460 (1,564 zł) | 1,879 zł | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (409 zł) | 419 zł | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (52 zł) | 19 zł | + 175% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (73 zł) | 16 zł | + 367% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (155 zł) | 275 zł | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $30 (101 zł) | 113 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $72 (246 zł) | 283 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (288 zł) | 298 zł | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,000 (61,119 zł) | 65,000 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (1.97 zł) | 5.28 zł | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $89 (302 zł) | 75 zł | + 303% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (49 zł) | 26 zł | + 87% | |
| Personal Care | + 218% | |||
| Personal Care in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 218% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (28 zł) | 14 zł | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $44 (151 zł) | 26 zł | + 479% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $153 (520 zł) | 100 zł | + 420% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (28 zł) | 16 zł | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.37 (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.87 (20 zł) | 11 zł | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.96 (13 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 189% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.53 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (88 zł) | 28 zł | + 214% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (193 zł) | 63 zł | + 206% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (95 zł) | 44 zł | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $47 (161 zł) | 115 zł | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (170 zł) | 90 zł | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (46 zł) | 15 zł | + 203% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.43 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (17 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 183% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $439 (1,492 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (0.34 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (187 zł) | 108 zł | + 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (29 zł) | 13 zł | + 124% | |
| TOTAL | + 151% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 612 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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