- 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 | + 119% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 119% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (55 zł) | 23 zł | + 136% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $9 (34 zł) | 17 zł | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.15 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (3.52 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.01 (12 zł) | 9 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.01 (11 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.70 (18 zł) | 10 zł | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.94 (11 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 282% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.75 (7 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 238% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.58 (6 zł) | 3.01 zł | + 101% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (52 zł) | 24 zł | + 122% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.00 (8 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.01 (8 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 273% | |
| Housing | + 221% | |||
| Housing in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 221% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,028 (7,751 zł) | 2,686 zł | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,498 (5,724 zł) | 1,715 zł | + 234% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $208 (796 zł) | 519 zł | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,459 (5,577 zł) | 1,381 zł | + 304% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,157 (4,420 zł) | 1,036 zł | + 327% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $134 (511 zł) | 275 zł | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $65 (247 zł) | 44 zł | + 461% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $431 (1,649 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $146 (558 zł) | 419 zł | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $20 (77 zł) | 20 zł | + 283% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (68 zł) | 16 zł | + 337% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 (168 zł) | 274 zł | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (133 zł) | 118 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (301 zł) | 282 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $148 (567 zł) | 297 zł | + 91% | |
| Transportation | + 110% | |||
| Transportation in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 110% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,467 (85,853 zł) | 68,024 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (2.36 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $81 (310 zł) | 83 zł | + 272% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $30 (113 zł) | 26 zł | + 334% | |
| Personal Care | + 189% | |||
| Personal Care in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 189% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (42 zł) | 14 zł | + 208% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (105 zł) | 26 zł | + 302% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $120 (457 zł) | 103 zł | + 344% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $11 (42 zł) | 16 zł | + 155% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.30 (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.03 (19 zł) | 11 zł | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.87 (19 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 300% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.12 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (68 zł) | 30 zł | + 127% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 106% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $64 (243 zł) | 63 zł | + 288% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (103 zł) | 46 zł | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $240 (916 zł) | 126 zł | + 625% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (229 zł) | 102 zł | + 124% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (44 zł) | 16 zł | + 178% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.87 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.10 (19 zł) | 5.95 zł | + 227% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $432 (1,649 zł) | 2,035 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (0.38 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 (117 zł) | 120 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (34 zł) | 14 zł | + 150% | |
| TOTAL | + 136% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 368 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 136% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 20,769 zł
($5,435)
in Newark, New Jersey
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
8,800 zł
in Łódź.
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