- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee, United States vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 87% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (50 zł) | 29 zł | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (27 zł) | 19 zł | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.38 (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.85 (3.21 zł) | 2.60 zł | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.76 (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.80 (14 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.84 (22 zł) | 11 zł | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (13 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 336% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.83 (7 zł) | 2.22 zł | + 209% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.79 (10 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 226% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (50 zł) | 23 zł | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.71 (6 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.47 (5.54 zł) | 2.01 zł | + 176% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,247 (4,683 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $853 (3,205 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $128 (481 zł) | 519 zł | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,021 (3,835 zł) | 1,380 zł | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $621 (2,331 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $95 (356 zł) | 291 zł | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (187 zł) | 44 zł | + 329% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $362 (1,361 zł) | 1,798 zł | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $103 (386 zł) | 419 zł | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (37 zł) | 21 zł | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (70 zł) | 16 zł | + 349% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 (166 zł) | 264 zł | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (130 zł) | 121 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $71 (267 zł) | 287 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $98 (368 zł) | 303 zł | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,952 (78,706 zł) | 68,915 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (2.36 zł) | 5.25 zł | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $50 (188 zł) | 90 zł | + 109% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (51 zł) | 27 zł | + 91% | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 124% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (28 zł) | 14 zł | + 109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (32 zł) | 27 zł | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $131 (491 zł) | 100 zł | + 391% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.76 (22 zł) | 16 zł | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.80 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.00 (19 zł) | 10 zł | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.60 (14 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 197% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.66 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (66 zł) | 30 zł | + 123% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (168 zł) | 59 zł | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (76 zł) | 51 zł | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $125 (469 zł) | 130 zł | + 262% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $62 (233 zł) | 103 zł | + 127% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (38 zł) | 15 zł | + 148% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.12 (19 zł) | 8 zł | + 144% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.01 (19 zł) | 6 zł | + 202% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (1,625 zł) | 1,984 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (0.40 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $41 (156 zł) | 122 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.86 (18 zł) | 14 zł | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 431 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 17,060 zł
($4,541)
in Memphis, Tennessee
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
10,000 zł
in Łódź.
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