Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
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| Food | + 138% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 138% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (50 zł) | 20 zł | + 152% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.00 (20 zł) | 17 zł | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.86 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (3.56 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.29 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.84 (16 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 221% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (22 zł) | 17 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.68 (16 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 461% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.06 (7 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 176% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.39 (8 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 186% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (52 zł) | 20 zł | + 160% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.50 (8 zł) | 5.18 zł | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.75 (9 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 351% | |
| Housing | + 220% | |||
| Housing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 220% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,763 (9,282 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 299% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,729 (5,810 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 248% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $149 (502 zł) | 519 zł | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,569 (5,271 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 349% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $978 (3,286 zł) | 844 zł | + 289% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $75 (251 zł) | 275 zł | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (172 zł) | 47 zł | + 266% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $320 (1,077 zł) | 1,879 zł | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $86 (289 zł) | 419 zł | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (36 zł) | 19 zł | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (68 zł) | 16 zł | + 339% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (129 zł) | 275 zł | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (109 zł) | 113 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (263 zł) | 283 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $112 (375 zł) | 298 zł | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (73,920 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (2.22 zł) | 5.28 zł | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $94 (316 zł) | 75 zł | + 321% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (51 zł) | 26 zł | + 94% | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 108% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.06 (17 zł) | 14 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (77 zł) | 26 zł | + 197% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $98 (329 zł) | 100 zł | + 229% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.88 (20 zł) | 16 zł | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.53 (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.44 (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.11 (10 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 124% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.42 (4.78 zł) | 7 zł | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (70 zł) | 28 zł | + 149% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (143 zł) | 63 zł | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (81 zł) | 44 zł | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $170 (571 zł) | 115 zł | + 394% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (202 zł) | 90 zł | + 124% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (39 zł) | 15 zł | + 159% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.54 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (13 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 124% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (1,440 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (0.34 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (130 zł) | 108 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (30 zł) | 13 zł | + 134% | |
| TOTAL | + 124% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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