- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Portland, Oregon
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portland, Oregon, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 111% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (37 zł) | 20 zł | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (25 zł) | 17 zł | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.44 (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (3.22 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.43 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.68 (10 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.96 (14 zł) | 17 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.01 (11 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 293% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.44 (9 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 255% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.41 (9 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 213% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (44 zł) | 20 zł | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.03 (7 zł) | 5.29 zł | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.75 (10 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 391% | |
| Housing | + 211% | |||
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 211% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,317 (8,462 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,619 (5,913 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 254% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 (511 zł) | 519 zł | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,198 (4,375 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $822 (3,003 zł) | 844 zł | + 256% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $70 (256 zł) | 275 zł | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (197 zł) | 47 zł | + 318% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $356 (1,300 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $129 (472 zł) | 419 zł | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (34 zł) | 20 zł | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (92 zł) | 16 zł | + 492% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (158 zł) | 275 zł | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (116 zł) | 113 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $66 (242 zł) | 277 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (344 zł) | 303 zł | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 129% | |||
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 129% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (80,359 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (2.96 zł) | 5.26 zł | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (365 zł) | 75 zł | + 387% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (58 zł) | 26 zł | + 123% | |
| Personal Care | + 199% | |||
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 199% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (25 zł) | 14 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (96 zł) | 26 zł | + 267% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $159 (582 zł) | 100 zł | + 482% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (26 zł) | 16 zł | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.25 (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.62 (21 zł) | 11 zł | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.92 (11 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 129% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.88 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (100 zł) | 28 zł | + 255% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (149 zł) | 63 zł | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (80 zł) | 44 zł | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $131 (477 zł) | 115 zł | + 313% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (183 zł) | 90 zł | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (35 zł) | 16 zł | + 123% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.59 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (15 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 144% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $436 (1,591 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 24% | |
| 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 | $38 (139 zł) | 108 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.98 (22 zł) | 13 zł | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 131% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,188 prices entered by 385 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
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