Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 129% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
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| Food | + 64% | |||
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| Food in New York City (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| New York City | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $28 (106 zł) | 68 zł | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $14 (51 zł) | 33 zł | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (31 zł) | 28 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.51 (5.68 zł) | 7 zł | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $9 (34 zł) | 20 zł | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (26 zł) | 18 zł | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (36 zł) | 29 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (27 zł) | 7 zł | + 302% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.58 (13 zł) | 5.81 zł | + 132% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.26 (20 zł) | 8 zł | + 142% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $23 (88 zł) | 82 zł | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.40 (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.28 (20 zł) | 8 zł | + 157% | |
| Housing | + 215% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 215% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| New York City | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $7,289 (27,424 zł) | 7,146 zł | + 284% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $5,182 (19,495 zł) | 5,195 zł | + 275% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $299 (1,126 zł) | 1,395 zł | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $4,249 (15,987 zł) | 3,629 zł | + 341% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,988 (11,242 zł) | 2,912 zł | + 286% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $272 (1,022 zł) | 798 zł | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $71 (266 zł) | 75 zł | + 253% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $509 (1,914 zł) | 1,379 zł | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $126 (474 zł) | 781 zł | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (67 zł) | 61 zł | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $43 (160 zł) | 74 zł | + 115% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| New York City | Łódź | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $72 (269 zł) | 403 zł | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (194 zł) | 195 zł | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $121 (456 zł) | 397 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $199 (750 zł) | 615 zł | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $35,968 (135,328 zł) | 164,210 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (3.75 zł) | 7 zł | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $154 (578 zł) | 230 zł | + 151% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $28 (105 zł) | 28 zł | + 273% | |
| Personal Care | + 115% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 115% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| New York City | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $25 (94 zł) | 39 zł | + 144% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $54 (203 zł) | 76 zł | + 167% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $265 (996 zł) | 291 zł | + 242% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $14 (51 zł) | 29 zł | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $9 (35 zł) | 29 zł | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $15 (56 zł) | 26 zł | + 120% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $9 (32 zł) | 16 zł | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.16 (8 zł) | 16 zł | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $48 (181 zł) | 104 zł | + 75% | |
| Entertainment | + 226% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 226% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| New York City | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $111 (416 zł) | 140 zł | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $40 (150 zł) | 73 zł | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $541 (2,034 zł) | 427 zł | + 376% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $185 (696 zł) | 214 zł | + 225% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $22 (81 zł) | 43 zł | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (25 zł) | 24 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $10 (39 zł) | 20 zł | + 93% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $1,024 (3,851 zł) | 2,736 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.62 (6 zł) | 0.96 zł | + 534% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $167 (628 zł) | 208 zł | + 202% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $18 (69 zł) | 29 zł | + 140% | |
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TOTAL | + 129% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,141 prices entered by 139 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
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