Cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee, United States vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 74% | |||
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Food in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (48 zł) | 26 zł | + 87% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (27 zł) | 19 zł | + 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.27 (12 zł) | 8 zł | + 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.79 (2.95 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 2% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.17 (8 zł) | 10 zł | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.93 (11 zł) | 7 zł | + 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.55 (21 zł) | 12 zł | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.27 (12 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 231% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.63 (6 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 165% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.07 (8 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 140% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (54 zł) | 27 zł | + 102% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.70 (6 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.91 (7 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 167% | |
Housing | + 100% | |||
Housing in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,253 (4,685 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $936 (3,500 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $166 (622 zł) | 471 zł | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $989 (3,698 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 96% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $769 (2,874 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 180% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $96 (360 zł) | 280 zł | + 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (179 zł) | 47 zł | + 279% | |
40” flat screen tv | $299 (1,116 zł) | 1,541 zł | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $96 (360 zł) | 403 zł | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (43 zł) | 21 zł | + 109% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (76 zł) | 17 zł | + 343% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $42 (159 zł) | 246 zł | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $33 (124 zł) | 118 zł | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (308 zł) | 310 zł | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (384 zł) | 350 zł | + 10% | |
Transportation | + 31% | |||
Transportation in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,300 (79,628 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (2.15 zł) | 4.82 zł | - 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $48 (181 zł) | 94 zł | + 91% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (50 zł) | 26 zł | + 96% | |
Personal Care | + 98% | |||
Personal Care in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (27 zł) | 16 zł | + 72% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (31 zł) | 28 zł | + 12% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $131 (490 zł) | 101 zł | + 386% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.89 (22 zł) | 17 zł | + 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.89 (11 zł) | 11 zł | - 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.96 (19 zł) | 10 zł | + 93% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.10 (12 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 126% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.56 (5.85 zł) | 8 zł | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (64 zł) | 36 zł | + 77% | |
Entertainment | + 51% | |||
Entertainment in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (164 zł) | 68 zł | + 142% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $21 (80 zł) | 54 zł | + 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $124 (462 zł) | 133 zł | + 249% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $53 (199 zł) | 138 zł | + 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (37 zł) | 18 zł | + 109% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.89 (18 zł) | 8 zł | + 118% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.21 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 94% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $432 (1,615 zł) | 1,907 zł | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (0.39 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 33% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (126 zł) | 119 zł | + 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (23 zł) | 14 zł | + 64% | |
TOTAL | + 62% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 15,215 zł ($4,070) in Memphis, Tennessee to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,400 zł in Łódź.
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