- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- Poland
- Ponce
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ponce, Puerto Rico compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 74% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (30 zł) | 20 zł | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (23 zł) | 18 zł | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.47 (9 zł) | 9 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.49 (5.43 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.06 (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.78 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.64 (13 zł) | 19 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.82 (10 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 248% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.52 (9 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 390% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.89 (7 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 146% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (56 zł) | 20 zł | + 181% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.15 (4.21 zł) | 5.43 zł | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.79 (7 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 215% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 126% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,289 (4,704 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $823 (3,003 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $269 (982 zł) | 463 zł | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $892 (3,254 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $665 (2,426 zł) | 844 zł | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $191 (698 zł) | 248 zł | + 181% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (158 zł) | 47 zł | + 236% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $424 (1,549 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $170 (620 zł) | 434 zł | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (25 zł) | 18 zł | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (40 zł) | 20 zł | + 99% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 30% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (138 zł) | 275 zł | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $59 (217 zł) | 113 zł | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (297 zł) | 297 zł | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $83 (301 zł) | 276 zł | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 134% | |||
| Transportation in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 134% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,600 (111,661 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (3.23 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $98 (359 zł) | 75 zł | + 378% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 54% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.67 (21 zł) | 15 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (42 zł) | 25 zł | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $58 (212 zł) | 100 zł | + 112% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.68 (21 zł) | 17 zł | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.94 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.67 (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.58 (9 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.30 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (45 zł) | 27 zł | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 83% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (162 zł) | 65 zł | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (54 zł) | 44 zł | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $68 (247 zł) | 114 zł | + 117% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (283 zł) | 90 zł | + 214% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (24 zł) | 15 zł | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.90 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 121% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.53 (9 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 54% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $168 (612 zł) | 680 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (0.56 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (134 zł) | 108 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (25 zł) | 13 zł | + 95% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 141 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 101% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 13,638 zł
($3,738)
in Ponce
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,800 zł
in Łódź.
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