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 (54 zł) | 20 zł | + 168% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.00 (21 zł) | 18 zł | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.86 (17 zł) | 9 zł | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (3.78 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.69 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.84 (17 zł) | 6 zł | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (23 zł) | 19 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.68 (17 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 467% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.06 (7 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 292% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.39 (9 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 204% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (55 zł) | 20 zł | + 177% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.04 (7 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.75 (10 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 373% | |
| Housing | + 243% | |||
| Housing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 243% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,763 (9,863 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 324% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,729 (6,174 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 269% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $149 (534 zł) | 463 zł | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,569 (5,601 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 377% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $978 (3,492 zł) | 844 zł | + 314% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $75 (267 zł) | 248 zł | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $56 (202 zł) | 47 zł | + 328% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $309 (1,103 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $98 (349 zł) | 434 zł | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (41 zł) | 18 zł | + 130% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (60 zł) | 20 zł | + 196% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (137 zł) | 275 zł | - 50% | |
| 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) | $78 (279 zł) | 297 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $112 (399 zł) | 276 zł | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 112% | |||
| Transportation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 112% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (78,548 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (2.36 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $94 (336 zł) | 75 zł | + 347% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (54 zł) | 27 zł | + 98% | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 121% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.76 (17 zł) | 15 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (93 zł) | 25 zł | + 278% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $100 (355 zł) | 100 zł | + 255% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.80 (21 zł) | 17 zł | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.87 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.19 (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.97 (11 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 112% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.46 (5.20 zł) | 7 zł | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (74 zł) | 27 zł | + 175% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (145 zł) | 65 zł | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (86 zł) | 44 zł | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $218 (777 zł) | 114 zł | + 583% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (214 zł) | 90 zł | + 138% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (42 zł) | 15 zł | + 178% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.54 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (14 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 138% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $451 (1,610 zł) | 2,300 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (0.36 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (138 zł) | 108 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (32 zł) | 13 zł | + 149% | |
| TOTAL | + 137% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
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