- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 132% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 132% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (39 zł) | 20 zł | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (24 zł) | 17 zł | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.04 (19 zł) | 8 zł | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.71 (2.63 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.89 (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.17 (15 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.95 (22 zł) | 10 zł | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.21 (12 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 304% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.62 (5.98 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 201% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.09 (11 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 307% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (43 zł) | 20 zł | + 115% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.77 (7 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.22 (8 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 299% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 127% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,248 (4,618 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $855 (3,161 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $237 (878 zł) | 519 zł | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $952 (3,522 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $661 (2,444 zł) | 844 zł | + 190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $136 (502 zł) | 275 zł | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (160 zł) | 47 zł | + 240% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $305 (1,127 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (389 zł) | 419 zł | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (42 zł) | 20 zł | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (52 zł) | 16 zł | + 233% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (153 zł) | 275 zł | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $42 (155 zł) | 113 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (331 zł) | 282 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $117 (434 zł) | 297 zł | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,508 (83,262 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (2.76 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $51 (188 zł) | 75 zł | + 150% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (64 zł) | 26 zł | + 147% | |
| Personal Care | + 128% | |||
| Personal Care in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 128% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (29 zł) | 14 zł | + 114% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (72 zł) | 26 zł | + 176% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $113 (417 zł) | 103 zł | + 305% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.78 (21 zł) | 16 zł | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.77 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.43 (16 zł) | 11 zł | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.27 (12 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 160% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.57 (5.80 zł) | 7 zł | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (60 zł) | 30 zł | + 101% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (136 zł) | 63 zł | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (80 zł) | 44 zł | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $121 (446 zł) | 126 zł | + 253% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (279 zł) | 90 zł | + 210% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (29 zł) | 16 zł | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.16 (19 zł) | 6 zł | + 196% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (15 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 147% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $425 (1,571 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (1.04 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 257% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (162 zł) | 108 zł | + 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.76 (21 zł) | 13 zł | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 718 prices entered by 87 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 96% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 13,752 zł
($3,717)
in Louisville, Kentucky
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,000 zł
in Łódź.
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