Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
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| Food | + 163% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 163% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (55 zł) | 20 zł | + 175% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.00 (22 zł) | 17 zł | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.86 (18 zł) | 8 zł | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (3.89 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.32 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.84 (18 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 219% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (24 zł) | 10 zł | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.68 (17 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 484% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.06 (8 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 280% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.39 (9 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 212% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (57 zł) | 20 zł | + 184% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.64 (10 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.75 (10 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 390% | |
| Housing | + 251% | |||
| Housing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 251% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,763 (10,131 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 336% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,729 (6,341 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 279% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $149 (548 zł) | 519 zł | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,569 (5,753 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 390% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $978 (3,587 zł) | 844 zł | + 325% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $75 (274 zł) | 275 zł | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (184 zł) | 47 zł | + 290% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $360 (1,321 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $95 (347 zł) | 419 zł | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (40 zł) | 20 zł | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (82 zł) | 16 zł | + 430% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (140 zł) | 275 zł | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (119 zł) | 113 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (287 zł) | 282 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $112 (409 zł) | 297 zł | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 123% | |||
| Transportation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 123% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (80,680 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (2.42 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $94 (345 zł) | 75 zł | + 360% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (56 zł) | 26 zł | + 113% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 118% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.60 (21 zł) | 14 zł | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (85 zł) | 26 zł | + 225% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $87 (319 zł) | 103 zł | + 210% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (23 zł) | 16 zł | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.15 (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.52 (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.20 (12 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 152% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.50 (5.50 zł) | 7 zł | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (89 zł) | 30 zł | + 198% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 93% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (177 zł) | 63 zł | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (88 zł) | 44 zł | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $209 (766 zł) | 126 zł | + 506% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (220 zł) | 90 zł | + 144% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (43 zł) | 16 zł | + 168% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.54 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (15 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 144% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $432 (1,585 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (0.37 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (142 zł) | 108 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (33 zł) | 13 zł | + 156% | |
| TOTAL | + 147% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 972 prices entered by 174 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 147% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 17,271 zł
($4,709)
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,000 zł
in Łódź.
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