- 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 | + 123% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 123% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (57 zł) | 20 zł | + 187% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $9 (33 zł) | 17 zł | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.14 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (3.30 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.01 (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.08 (11 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.78 (18 zł) | 17 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.30 (12 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 337% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.66 (2.45 zł) | 2.51 zł | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.25 (4.63 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (46 zł) | 20 zł | + 132% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.00 (7 zł) | 5.29 zł | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.02 (7 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 266% | |
| Housing | + 227% | |||
| Housing in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 227% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,000 (7,415 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,500 (5,561 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $204 (757 zł) | 519 zł | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,331 (4,936 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 320% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $942 (3,491 zł) | 844 zł | + 314% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $144 (536 zł) | 275 zł | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $67 (250 zł) | 47 zł | + 430% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $459 (1,704 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $146 (542 zł) | 419 zł | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $20 (74 zł) | 20 zł | + 270% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (72 zł) | 16 zł | + 361% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 (163 zł) | 275 zł | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (117 zł) | 113 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $74 (276 zł) | 277 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (358 zł) | 303 zł | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 113% | |||
| Transportation in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 113% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,000 (88,980 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (2.19 zł) | 5.26 zł | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $82 (304 zł) | 75 zł | + 305% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $30 (110 zł) | 26 zł | + 322% | |
| Personal Care | + 193% | |||
| Personal Care in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 193% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $15 (54 zł) | 14 zł | + 296% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (102 zł) | 26 zł | + 290% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $120 (443 zł) | 100 zł | + 343% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $14 (52 zł) | 16 zł | + 215% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.43 (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.48 (20 zł) | 11 zł | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.87 (18 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 288% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.12 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (58 zł) | 28 zł | + 106% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 91% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $64 (238 zł) | 63 zł | + 280% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (100 zł) | 44 zł | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $185 (687 zł) | 115 zł | + 495% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (185 zł) | 90 zł | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (41 zł) | 16 zł | + 161% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.75 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 116% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (19 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 209% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $432 (1,600 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.29 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (119 zł) | 108 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (32 zł) | 13 zł | + 144% | |
| 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 368 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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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 15,534 zł
($4,190)
in Newark, New Jersey
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,600 zł
in Łódź.
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