- Cost of Living
- United States
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- Louisville, Kentucky
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky, United States vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 106% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (40 zł) | 29 zł | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (24 zł) | 19 zł | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.04 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.62 (2.33 zł) | 2.60 zł | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.07 (12 zł) | 9 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.10 (15 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.93 (22 zł) | 11 zł | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.25 (12 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 326% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.58 (5.95 zł) | 2.22 zł | + 168% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.74 (14 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 338% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (47 zł) | 23 zł | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (7 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.45 (9 zł) | 2.01 zł | + 360% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,245 (4,699 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $813 (3,068 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $164 (620 zł) | 519 zł | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $941 (3,552 zł) | 1,380 zł | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $667 (2,518 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $136 (512 zł) | 291 zł | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (165 zł) | 44 zł | + 280% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $319 (1,203 zł) | 1,798 zł | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $97 (367 zł) | 419 zł | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (45 zł) | 21 zł | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (53 zł) | 16 zł | + 240% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (156 zł) | 264 zł | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $37 (140 zł) | 121 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (334 zł) | 287 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (448 zł) | 303 zł | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,601 (77,772 zł) | 68,915 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.72 (2.71 zł) | 5.25 zł | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $51 (191 zł) | 90 zł | + 112% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (66 zł) | 27 zł | + 144% | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 121% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (28 zł) | 14 zł | + 108% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (64 zł) | 27 zł | + 142% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $116 (440 zł) | 100 zł | + 340% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.90 (22 zł) | 16 zł | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.72 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.79 (18 zł) | 10 zł | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.27 (12 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 171% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.50 (5.65 zł) | 7 zł | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (65 zł) | 30 zł | + 119% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (150 zł) | 59 zł | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (85 zł) | 51 zł | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $121 (455 zł) | 130 zł | + 251% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (296 zł) | 103 zł | + 188% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (31 zł) | 15 zł | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.28 (20 zł) | 8 zł | + 154% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.17 (16 zł) | 6 zł | + 153% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $425 (1,604 zł) | 1,984 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (1.06 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 272% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $42 (159 zł) | 122 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.69 (21 zł) | 14 zł | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 17,794 zł
($4,713)
in Louisville, Kentucky
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,900 zł
in Łódź.
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