- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Newark, New Jersey
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Newark, New Jersey, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 115% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 115% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (58 zł) | 20 zł | + 190% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (28 zł) | 18 zł | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.03 (15 zł) | 9 zł | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (3.47 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.17 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.19 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.51 (21 zł) | 19 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.69 (6 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.49 (5.64 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 200% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.11 (8 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 184% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (63 zł) | 20 zł | + 216% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.88 (7 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.99 (8 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 262% | |
| Housing | + 201% | |||
| Housing in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 201% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,626 (6,151 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,225 (4,632 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $202 (765 zł) | 463 zł | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $879 (3,323 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,009 (3,816 zł) | 844 zł | + 352% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $175 (661 zł) | 248 zł | + 166% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $81 (306 zł) | 47 zł | + 549% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $541 (2,047 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (492 zł) | 434 zł | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (59 zł) | 18 zł | + 232% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (65 zł) | 20 zł | + 222% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (150 zł) | 275 zł | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $24 (90 zł) | 113 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (303 zł) | 297 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $150 (567 zł) | 276 zł | + 106% | |
| Transportation | + 120% | |||
| Transportation in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 120% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,448 (73,549 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (2.45 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $97 (366 zł) | 75 zł | + 387% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $8 (32 zł) | 27 zł | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 163% | |||
| Personal Care in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 163% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (32 zł) | 15 zł | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (95 zł) | 25 zł | + 284% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $118 (447 zł) | 100 zł | + 347% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $14 (55 zł) | 17 zł | + 225% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.61 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.14 (12 zł) | 11 zł | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.02 (15 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 203% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.47 (5.55 zł) | 7 zł | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (59 zł) | 27 zł | + 120% | |
| Entertainment | + 119% | |||
| Entertainment in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 119% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $66 (251 zł) | 65 zł | + 285% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (99 zł) | 44 zł | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $158 (597 zł) | 114 zł | + 425% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $107 (403 zł) | 90 zł | + 348% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (38 zł) | 15 zł | + 148% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.67 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 115% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.28 (20 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 233% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 680 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.29 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $23 (85 zł) | 108 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (29 zł) | 13 zł | + 124% | |
| TOTAL | + 135% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 239 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 135% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 17,133 zł
($4,530)
in Newark, New Jersey
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,300 zł
in Łódź.
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