- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- Poland
- Ponce
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ponce, Puerto Rico compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 91% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (32 zł) | 20 zł | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (24 zł) | 17 zł | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.59 (10 zł) | 8 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.50 (5.65 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.71 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.76 (10 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.70 (14 zł) | 10 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.82 (11 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 259% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.62 (10 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 395% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.92 (7 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 157% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (52 zł) | 20 zł | + 158% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.23 (4.63 zł) | 5.16 zł | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.73 (7 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 216% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 131% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,253 (4,703 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $847 (3,178 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $259 (972 zł) | 519 zł | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $928 (3,484 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $666 (2,499 zł) | 844 zł | + 196% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $176 (660 zł) | 275 zł | + 140% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (163 zł) | 47 zł | + 245% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $424 (1,593 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $170 (638 zł) | 419 zł | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (25 zł) | 20 zł | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (36 zł) | 16 zł | + 135% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 24% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (152 zł) | 275 zł | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $51 (190 zł) | 113 zł | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (297 zł) | 282 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $77 (289 zł) | 297 zł | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 113% | |||
| Transportation in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 113% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,747 (107,897 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (3.32 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $83 (310 zł) | 75 zł | + 313% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 63% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.86 (22 zł) | 14 zł | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (63 zł) | 26 zł | + 142% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $62 (231 zł) | 103 zł | + 124% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.68 (21 zł) | 16 zł | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.94 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.54 (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.23 (8 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.21 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (43 zł) | 30 zł | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 83% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (155 zł) | 63 zł | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (55 zł) | 44 zł | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $68 (254 zł) | 126 zł | + 101% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $74 (279 zł) | 90 zł | + 210% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (24 zł) | 16 zł | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.90 (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 127% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.01 (11 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 89% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $650 (2,440 zł) | 2,040 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (0.58 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (118 zł) | 108 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (26 zł) | 13 zł | + 105% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 229 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 99% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 14,924 zł
($3,976)
in Ponce
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,500 zł
in Łódź.
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