Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
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| Food | + 148% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 148% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (44 zł) | 20 zł | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (26 zł) | 18 zł | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (22 zł) | 9 zł | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (3.53 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.22 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.49 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.00 (18 zł) | 19 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.86 (21 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 626% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $7 (27 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 1330% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.25 (8 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 193% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (40 zł) | 20 zł | + 101% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.76 (6 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.56 (9 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 350% | |
| Housing | + 242% | |||
| Housing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 242% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,800 (10,231 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 340% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,150 (7,856 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 370% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $148 (542 zł) | 463 zł | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,233 (4,507 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 284% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $845 (3,089 zł) | 844 zł | + 266% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $74 (271 zł) | 248 zł | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $58 (211 zł) | 47 zł | + 348% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $325 (1,189 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $95 (347 zł) | 434 zł | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (35 zł) | 18 zł | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (61 zł) | 20 zł | + 202% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $59 (215 zł) | 275 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $37 (134 zł) | 113 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (347 zł) | 297 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $135 (493 zł) | 276 zł | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 117% | |||
| Transportation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 117% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (80,388 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.83 (3.03 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $92 (336 zł) | 75 zł | + 348% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (50 zł) | 27 zł | + 84% | |
| Personal Care | + 119% | |||
| Personal Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 119% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.76 (17 zł) | 15 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (95 zł) | 25 zł | + 287% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (383 zł) | 100 zł | + 283% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.80 (21 zł) | 17 zł | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.87 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.19 (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.97 (11 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.46 (5.32 zł) | 7 zł | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (63 zł) | 27 zł | + 132% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (148 zł) | 65 zł | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (80 zł) | 44 zł | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $218 (795 zł) | 114 zł | + 599% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (183 zł) | 90 zł | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (42 zł) | 15 zł | + 175% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.75 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 112% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (15 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 144% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $146 (535 zł) | 680 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 (0.29 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (193 zł) | 108 zł | + 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (25 zł) | 13 zł | + 95% | |
| TOTAL | + 144% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
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