- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 146% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 146% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (42 zł) | 20 zł | + 111% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (26 zł) | 17 zł | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.85 (22 zł) | 8 zł | + 185% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.78 (2.92 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.90 (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.27 (16 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 188% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.88 (22 zł) | 10 zł | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.37 (13 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 330% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (6 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 204% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.35 (13 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 347% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (45 zł) | 20 zł | + 125% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.72 (6 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.27 (9 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 313% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 146% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,328 (4,983 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $946 (3,551 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $238 (894 zł) | 519 zł | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,020 (3,829 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $732 (2,749 zł) | 844 zł | + 226% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $122 (459 zł) | 275 zł | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (171 zł) | 47 zł | + 263% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $315 (1,182 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $108 (405 zł) | 419 zł | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (43 zł) | 20 zł | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (63 zł) | 16 zł | + 304% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $45 (169 zł) | 275 zł | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $47 (176 zł) | 113 zł | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (331 zł) | 282 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $122 (459 zł) | 297 zł | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,903 (85,964 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (2.67 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $51 (193 zł) | 75 zł | + 157% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (65 zł) | 26 zł | + 151% | |
| Personal Care | + 151% | |||
| Personal Care in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 151% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (28 zł) | 14 zł | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (78 zł) | 26 zł | + 199% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $130 (489 zł) | 103 zł | + 375% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (26 zł) | 16 zł | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.87 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.51 (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.53 (13 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 185% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.66 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (58 zł) | 30 zł | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 104% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (151 zł) | 63 zł | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (77 zł) | 44 zł | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $116 (435 zł) | 126 zł | + 244% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (258 zł) | 90 zł | + 186% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (29 zł) | 16 zł | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.80 (22 zł) | 6 zł | + 238% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.23 (16 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 164% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $425 (1,596 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (1.05 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 263% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $42 (158 zł) | 108 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.69 (21 zł) | 13 zł | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 108% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 695 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 108% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 13,931 zł
($3,712)
in Louisville, Kentucky
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,700 zł
in Łódź.
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