- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Portland, Oregon
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portland, Oregon, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 121% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 121% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (38 zł) | 20 zł | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (26 zł) | 17 zł | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.44 (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (3.39 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.43 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.68 (10 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.96 (15 zł) | 10 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.01 (11 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 284% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.44 (9 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 361% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.41 (9 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 222% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (45 zł) | 20 zł | + 125% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.97 (7 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.75 (10 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 401% | |
| Housing | + 223% | |||
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 223% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,317 (8,695 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 274% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,619 (6,076 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 264% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 (525 zł) | 519 zł | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,198 (4,496 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 283% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $822 (3,086 zł) | 844 zł | + 266% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $70 (263 zł) | 275 zł | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (202 zł) | 47 zł | + 330% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (1,252 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $126 (474 zł) | 419 zł | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (36 zł) | 20 zł | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (100 zł) | 16 zł | + 546% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (162 zł) | 275 zł | - 41% | |
| 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) | $66 (249 zł) | 282 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (353 zł) | 297 zł | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 143% | |||
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 143% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (82,575 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (3.04 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (375 zł) | 75 zł | + 400% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (67 zł) | 26 zł | + 155% | |
| Personal Care | + 204% | |||
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 204% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (27 zł) | 14 zł | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (89 zł) | 26 zł | + 242% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $178 (670 zł) | 103 zł | + 550% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (27 zł) | 16 zł | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.12 (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.50 (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.31 (12 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 167% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.90 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (90 zł) | 30 zł | + 200% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (147 zł) | 63 zł | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (83 zł) | 44 zł | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $139 (524 zł) | 126 zł | + 314% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (188 zł) | 90 zł | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (37 zł) | 16 zł | + 132% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.59 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 109% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (15 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 150% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $436 (1,636 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (0.38 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (142 zł) | 108 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.98 (22 zł) | 13 zł | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 140% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,655 prices entered by 390 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 140% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 15,578 zł
($4,150)
in Portland, Oregon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,500 zł
in Łódź.
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