- 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 | + 151% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 151% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (55 zł) | 20 zł | + 174% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (29 zł) | 18 zł | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.29 (16 zł) | 9 zł | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (3.54 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.10 (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.32 (19 zł) | 6 zł | + 207% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (27 zł) | 19 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.36 (16 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 441% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.35 (9 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 359% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.69 (6 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 121% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (70 zł) | 20 zł | + 249% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.07 (8 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.38 (9 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 320% | |
| Housing | + 285% | |||
| Housing in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 285% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,893 (10,592 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 356% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,715 (6,278 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 276% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $124 (455 zł) | 463 zł | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,852 (6,781 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 477% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,392 (5,095 zł) | 844 zł | + 504% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $99 (362 zł) | 248 zł | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (180 zł) | 47 zł | + 282% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $440 (1,611 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $111 (406 zł) | 434 zł | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (34 zł) | 18 zł | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (81 zł) | 20 zł | + 303% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (175 zł) | 275 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $39 (144 zł) | 113 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (300 zł) | 297 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (346 zł) | 276 zł | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 129% | |||
| Transportation in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 129% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,375 (74,600 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (2.07 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $107 (392 zł) | 75 zł | + 422% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $9 (34 zł) | 27 zł | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 198% | |||
| Personal Care in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 198% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (28 zł) | 15 zł | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $33 (122 zł) | 25 zł | + 396% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $145 (531 zł) | 100 zł | + 431% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.81 (21 zł) | 17 zł | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.04 (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.92 (22 zł) | 11 zł | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.23 (12 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 136% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.79 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (82 zł) | 27 zł | + 202% | |
| Entertainment | + 156% | |||
| Entertainment in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 156% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 (188 zł) | 65 zł | + 189% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (91 zł) | 44 zł | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $31 (114 zł) | 114 zł | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $86 (315 zł) | 90 zł | + 250% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (42 zł) | 15 zł | + 173% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.75 (17 zł) | 6 zł | + 169% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.55 (20 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 239% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $134 (489 zł) | 680 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (1.35 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 364% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $60 (221 zł) | 108 zł | + 104% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (32 zł) | 13 zł | + 145% | |
| TOTAL | + 174% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 237 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 174% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 20,299 zł
($5,544)
in Jersey City, New Jersey
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,400 zł
in Łódź.
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