- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 94% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (33 zł) | 20 zł | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (25 zł) | 17 zł | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.50 (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (3.22 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.17 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.84 (14 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (23 zł) | 10 zł | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.22 (12 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 309% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.91 (7 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 259% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.79 (7 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 138% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (48 zł) | 20 zł | + 142% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.78 (7 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.50 (5.58 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 171% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 133% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,410 (5,260 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $972 (3,628 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $120 (447 zł) | 519 zł | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $889 (3,316 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $594 (2,218 zł) | 844 zł | + 163% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $95 (353 zł) | 275 zł | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $52 (193 zł) | 47 zł | + 309% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $365 (1,362 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (445 zł) | 419 zł | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (37 zł) | 20 zł | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (69 zł) | 16 zł | + 346% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (161 zł) | 275 zł | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $33 (121 zł) | 113 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $62 (231 zł) | 282 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $98 (367 zł) | 297 zł | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,908 (81,738 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (2.26 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $50 (187 zł) | 75 zł | + 149% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (51 zł) | 26 zł | + 95% | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 121% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (27 zł) | 14 zł | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (32 zł) | 26 zł | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $119 (444 zł) | 103 zł | + 331% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.76 (21 zł) | 16 zł | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.76 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.75 (18 zł) | 11 zł | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.37 (13 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 170% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.62 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (60 zł) | 30 zł | + 101% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (148 zł) | 63 zł | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (75 zł) | 44 zł | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $105 (392 zł) | 126 zł | + 210% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $30 (112 zł) | 90 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (35 zł) | 16 zł | + 119% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (18 zł) | 6 zł | + 181% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.81 (18 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 199% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (1,614 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (0.37 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (138 zł) | 108 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.50 (17 zł) | 13 zł | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 340 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 12,365 zł
($3,314)
in Memphis, Tennessee
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,900 zł
in Łódź.
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