Cost of living in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 198% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
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| Food | + 177% | |||
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| Food in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 177% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (105 zł) | 32 zł | + 226% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (46 zł) | 23 zł | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (31 zł) | 12 zł | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.20 (5.21 zł) | 3.12 zł | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (26 zł) | 12 zł | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.84 (17 zł) | 8 zł | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.85 (26 zł) | 13 zł | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.96 (17 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 367% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.85 (8 zł) | 2.71 zł | + 197% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.23 (18 zł) | 3.44 zł | + 436% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (76 zł) | 32 zł | + 137% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.56 (16 zł) | 7 zł | + 122% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.33 (10 zł) | 2.86 zł | + 255% | |
| Housing | + 308% | |||
| Housing in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 308% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,604 (15,706 zł) | 3,579 zł | + 339% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,639 (11,499 zł) | 2,923 zł | + 293% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $241 (1,052 zł) | 537 zł | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,603 (11,342 zł) | 2,344 zł | + 384% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,808 (7,880 zł) | 1,727 zł | + 356% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $165 (721 zł) | 317 zł | + 128% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (236 zł) | 41 zł | + 475% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $284 (1,237 zł) | 1,665 zł | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $188 (819 zł) | 516 zł | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (66 zł) | 34 zł | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (114 zł) | 22 zł | + 409% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Łódź | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $69 (301 zł) | 256 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (215 zł) | 135 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (421 zł) | 286 zł | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $146 (635 zł) | 380 zł | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 148% | |||
| Transportation in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 148% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,411 (110,732 zł) | 92,931 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.34 (5.83 zł) | 6 zł | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $109 (477 zł) | 110 zł | + 333% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (71 zł) | 26 zł | + 167% | |
| Personal Care | + 171% | |||
| Personal Care in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 171% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (38 zł) | 19 zł | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (68 zł) | 44 zł | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $149 (651 zł) | 157 zł | + 314% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (39 zł) | 16 zł | + 148% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (26 zł) | 13 zł | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (40 zł) | 12 zł | + 242% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.93 (21 zł) | 4.93 zł | + 336% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.28 (10 zł) | 9 zł | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $39 (170 zł) | 45 zł | + 278% | |
| Entertainment | + 222% | |||
| Entertainment in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 222% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (283 zł) | 87 zł | + 226% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $32 (141 zł) | 66 zł | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (752 zł) | 184 zł | + 308% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $139 (604 zł) | 161 zł | + 275% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (85 zł) | 18 zł | + 372% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (27 zł) | 13 zł | + 107% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (37 zł) | 11 zł | + 249% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $471 (2,053 zł) | 1,616 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.50 (2.18 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 647% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $62 (270 zł) | 133 zł | + 103% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (51 zł) | 18 zł | + 176% | |
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TOTAL | + 198% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 577 prices entered by 109 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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