- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (29 zł) | 20 zł | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (23 zł) | 17 zł | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.39 (11 zł) | 8 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.85 (2.87 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.17 (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.76 (13 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (22 zł) | 17 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.12 (10 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 274% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.91 (6 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 156% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.79 (6 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 114% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (44 zł) | 20 zł | + 118% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.69 (5.67 zł) | 5.18 zł | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.61 (5.42 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 165% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 108% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,410 (4,737 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $972 (3,267 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $120 (402 zł) | 519 zł | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $889 (2,987 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $594 (1,997 zł) | 844 zł | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $94 (314 zł) | 275 zł | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $52 (174 zł) | 47 zł | + 269% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $358 (1,203 zł) | 1,879 zł | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $128 (431 zł) | 419 zł | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (31 zł) | 19 zł | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (58 zł) | 16 zł | + 276% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (145 zł) | 275 zł | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $33 (109 zł) | 113 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $62 (208 zł) | 283 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $98 (330 zł) | 298 zł | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,908 (73,609 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.57 (1.93 zł) | 5.28 zł | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $50 (168 zł) | 75 zł | + 124% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (46 zł) | 26 zł | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 102% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (24 zł) | 14 zł | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (28 zł) | 26 zł | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (376 zł) | 100 zł | + 276% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.76 (19 zł) | 16 zł | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.86 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.52 (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.37 (11 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 143% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.62 (5.45 zł) | 7 zł | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (53 zł) | 28 zł | + 89% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (134 zł) | 63 zł | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (67 zł) | 44 zł | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $105 (353 zł) | 115 zł | + 205% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $30 (101 zł) | 90 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (31 zł) | 15 zł | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (16 zł) | 6 zł | + 153% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.70 (16 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 163% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (1,455 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (0.34 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (124 zł) | 108 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.50 (15 zł) | 13 zł | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 317 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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