- 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 | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 124% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (57 zł) | 20 zł | + 184% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $9 (33 zł) | 17 zł | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.14 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (3.27 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.86 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.08 (11 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.78 (18 zł) | 10 zł | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.30 (12 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 312% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.66 (2.42 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.25 (4.59 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (46 zł) | 20 zł | + 129% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.00 (7 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.02 (7 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 260% | |
| Housing | + 223% | |||
| Housing in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 223% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,000 (7,342 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,500 (5,506 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 229% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $209 (768 zł) | 519 zł | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,331 (4,887 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 316% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $942 (3,457 zł) | 844 zł | + 310% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $125 (460 zł) | 275 zł | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $67 (247 zł) | 47 zł | + 425% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $459 (1,687 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $146 (536 zł) | 419 zł | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $20 (74 zł) | 20 zł | + 267% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (65 zł) | 16 zł | + 320% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 (162 zł) | 275 zł | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (116 zł) | 113 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $74 (273 zł) | 282 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (355 zł) | 297 zł | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 117% | |||
| Transportation in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 117% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,000 (88,099 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (2.17 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $82 (301 zł) | 75 zł | + 301% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $30 (109 zł) | 26 zł | + 317% | |
| Personal Care | + 190% | |||
| Personal Care in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 190% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $15 (54 zł) | 14 zł | + 292% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (101 zł) | 26 zł | + 286% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $120 (439 zł) | 103 zł | + 326% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $14 (51 zł) | 16 zł | + 212% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.30 (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.48 (20 zł) | 11 zł | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.87 (18 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 284% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.12 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (65 zł) | 30 zł | + 118% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $64 (233 zł) | 63 zł | + 273% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (99 zł) | 44 zł | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $185 (680 zł) | 126 zł | + 438% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (184 zł) | 90 zł | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (41 zł) | 16 zł | + 159% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.75 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (18 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 206% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $432 (1,584 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.29 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (117 zł) | 108 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (31 zł) | 13 zł | + 142% | |
| TOTAL | + 134% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 354 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 134% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 15,689 zł
($4,274)
in Newark, New Jersey
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,700 zł
in Łódź.
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