- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (40 zł) | 20 zł | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (23 zł) | 18 zł | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.81 (14 zł) | 9 zł | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.72 (2.61 zł) | 2.70 zł | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.74 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.70 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.66 (21 zł) | 19 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.23 (12 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 298% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (5.79 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 209% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.79 (10 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 260% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (48 zł) | 20 zł | + 142% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.70 (6 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.77 (6 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 209% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 92% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,117 (4,058 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $826 (3,000 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $137 (497 zł) | 463 zł | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $793 (2,879 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $577 (2,097 zł) | 844 zł | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $92 (334 zł) | 248 zł | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $39 (140 zł) | 47 zł | + 198% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $348 (1,263 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $97 (352 zł) | 434 zł | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (29 zł) | 18 zł | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (57 zł) | 20 zł | + 183% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 0% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (151 zł) | 275 zł | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $38 (139 zł) | 113 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $73 (264 zł) | 297 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $98 (357 zł) | 276 zł | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,426 (77,833 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (2.19 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $52 (188 zł) | 75 zł | + 150% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (60 zł) | 27 zł | + 123% | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (27 zł) | 15 zł | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (59 zł) | 25 zł | + 138% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $91 (330 zł) | 100 zł | + 230% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.87 (21 zł) | 17 zł | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.05 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.82 (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.58 (9 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.45 (5.27 zł) | 7 zł | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (50 zł) | 27 zł | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 94% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (139 zł) | 65 zł | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (67 zł) | 44 zł | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $145 (526 zł) | 114 zł | + 362% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (260 zł) | 90 zł | + 188% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (29 zł) | 15 zł | + 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.67 (17 zł) | 6 zł | + 163% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.87 (14 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 134% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $142 (516 zł) | 680 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.29 (1.04 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 259% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $41 (147 zł) | 108 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.28 (19 zł) | 13 zł | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 583 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
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