- 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 | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 104% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (53 zł) | 20 zł | + 163% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $9 (30 zł) | 17 zł | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.14 (14 zł) | 8 zł | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (3.01 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.01 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.08 (10 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.78 (16 zł) | 17 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.30 (11 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 299% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.66 (2.24 zł) | 2.51 zł | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.25 (4.23 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (42 zł) | 20 zł | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.00 (7 zł) | 5.18 zł | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.02 (7 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 234% | |
| Housing | + 200% | |||
| Housing in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 200% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,000 (6,774 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,500 (5,081 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 204% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $204 (692 zł) | 519 zł | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,331 (4,509 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 284% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $942 (3,190 zł) | 844 zł | + 278% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $144 (489 zł) | 275 zł | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $67 (228 zł) | 47 zł | + 384% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $459 (1,556 zł) | 1,879 zł | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $146 (495 zł) | 419 zł | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $20 (68 zł) | 19 zł | + 258% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (65 zł) | 16 zł | + 321% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 (149 zł) | 275 zł | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (107 zł) | 113 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $74 (252 zł) | 283 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (327 zł) | 298 zł | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 93% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,000 (81,293 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (2.00 zł) | 5.28 zł | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $82 (278 zł) | 75 zł | + 270% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $30 (100 zł) | 26 zł | + 285% | |
| Personal Care | + 175% | |||
| Personal Care in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 175% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $15 (50 zł) | 14 zł | + 262% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (93 zł) | 26 zł | + 257% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $120 (405 zł) | 100 zł | + 305% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $14 (47 zł) | 16 zł | + 188% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.43 (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.48 (19 zł) | 11 zł | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.87 (16 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 254% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.12 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (53 zł) | 28 zł | + 88% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $64 (217 zł) | 63 zł | + 244% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (91 zł) | 44 zł | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $185 (628 zł) | 115 zł | + 444% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (169 zł) | 90 zł | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (38 zł) | 15 zł | + 148% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.75 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (17 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 182% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $432 (1,462 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.29 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (108 zł) | 108 zł | + 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (29 zł) | 13 zł | + 123% | |
| TOTAL | + 116% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 358 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 116% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 15,329 zł
($4,526)
in Newark, New Jersey
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,100 zł
in Łódź.
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