- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- Poland
- Ponce
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ponce, Puerto Rico compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 71% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (31 zł) | 20 zł | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (23 zł) | 18 zł | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.36 (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.50 (5.36 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.84 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.89 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.64 (13 zł) | 19 zł | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.82 (10 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 241% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.52 (9 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 380% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.89 (7 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 141% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (55 zł) | 20 zł | + 175% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.23 (4.40 zł) | 5.43 zł | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.72 (6 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 195% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 116% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,253 (4,474 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $847 (3,023 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $259 (925 zł) | 463 zł | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $883 (3,151 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $666 (2,377 zł) | 844 zł | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $176 (628 zł) | 248 zł | + 153% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (155 zł) | 47 zł | + 228% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $424 (1,515 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $170 (607 zł) | 434 zł | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (24 zł) | 18 zł | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (35 zł) | 20 zł | + 72% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 30% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (150 zł) | 275 zł | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $59 (212 zł) | 113 zł | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (288 zł) | 297 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $81 (288 zł) | 276 zł | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 127% | |||
| Transportation in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 127% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,181 (107,757 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (3.16 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $98 (351 zł) | 75 zł | + 368% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 68% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.86 (21 zł) | 15 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (60 zł) | 25 zł | + 143% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $65 (232 zł) | 100 zł | + 132% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.68 (20 zł) | 17 zł | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.94 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.67 (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.58 (9 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.30 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (44 zł) | 27 zł | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 72% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (150 zł) | 65 zł | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (51 zł) | 44 zł | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $68 (242 zł) | 114 zł | + 113% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (280 zł) | 90 zł | + 211% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (23 zł) | 15 zł | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.90 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 116% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.14 (11 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 87% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $650 (2,321 zł) | 2,300 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (0.55 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (119 zł) | 108 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (25 zł) | 13 zł | + 93% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 150 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 95% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 12,848 zł
($3,598)
in Ponce
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,600 zł
in Łódź.
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