Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 152% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
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Food | + 155% | |||
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Food in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 155% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Łódź | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (77 zł) | 32 zł | + 144% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (46 zł) | 22 zł | + 104% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (30 zł) | 10 zł | + 212% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.22 (5.35 zł) | 3.13 zł | + 71% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.56 (11 zł) | 11 zł | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.19 (18 zł) | 9 zł | + 107% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (35 zł) | 15 zł | + 127% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.36 (15 zł) | 4.39 zł | + 235% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.73 (8 zł) | 2.25 zł | + 237% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.89 (17 zł) | 3.21 zł | + 430% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (66 zł) | 30 zł | + 121% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $3.44 (15 zł) | 7 zł | + 131% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.87 (13 zł) | 2.86 zł | + 339% | |
Housing | + 221% | |||
Housing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 221% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,113 (13,600 zł) | 4,031 zł | + 237% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,036 (8,896 zł) | 3,003 zł | + 196% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $142 (621 zł) | 537 zł | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,283 (9,975 zł) | 2,231 zł | + 347% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,684 (7,356 zł) | 1,860 zł | + 295% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $110 (481 zł) | 414 zł | + 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $41 (178 zł) | 47 zł | + 280% | |
40” flat screen tv | $260 (1,137 zł) | 1,665 zł | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $84 (366 zł) | 516 zł | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (39 zł) | 34 zł | + 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (120 zł) | 22 zł | + 433% | |
Clothes | + 24% | |||
Clothes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (206 zł) | 256 zł | - 19% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (173 zł) | 135 zł | + 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (408 zł) | 268 zł | + 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $129 (564 zł) | 309 zł | + 83% | |
Transportation | + 148% | |||
Transportation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 148% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,072 (113,923 zł) | 84,936 zł | + 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (4.41 zł) | 5.67 zł | - 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $96 (420 zł) | 105 zł | + 302% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $27 (117 zł) | 32 zł | + 269% | |
Personal Care | + 89% | |||
Personal Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (36 zł) | 19 zł | + 86% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (82 zł) | 44 zł | + 87% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $64 (280 zł) | 157 zł | + 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (35 zł) | 16 zł | + 126% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.75 (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (28 zł) | 12 zł | + 138% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.06 (18 zł) | 4.93 zł | + 260% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.97 (9 zł) | 9 zł | - 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (138 zł) | 43 zł | + 222% | |
Entertainment | + 117% | |||
Entertainment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 117% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Łódź | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (175 zł) | 82 zł | + 113% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $29 (129 zł) | 57 zł | + 126% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $201 (878 zł) | 130 zł | + 574% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $104 (456 zł) | 151 zł | + 202% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (58 zł) | 18 zł | + 222% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.80 (21 zł) | 13 zł | + 63% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (30 zł) | 9 zł | + 223% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $313 (1,366 zł) | 1,616 zł | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (0.46 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (242 zł) | 133 zł | + 82% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (48 zł) | 17 zł | + 177% | |
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TOTAL | + 152% |

These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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