- Cost of Living
- United States
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- Portland, Oregon
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portland, Oregon, United States vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 125% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 125% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (52 zł) | 29 zł | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (27 zł) | 19 zł | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.10 (19 zł) | 8 zł | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (3.45 zł) | 2.60 zł | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.45 (13 zł) | 9 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.40 (17 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 193% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (23 zł) | 11 zł | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.55 (13 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 365% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.39 (5.23 zł) | 2.22 zł | + 135% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.09 (12 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 262% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (57 zł) | 23 zł | + 141% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.99 (8 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.52 (10 zł) | 2.01 zł | + 374% | |
| Housing | + 177% | |||
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 177% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,856 (7,001 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,507 (5,686 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 226% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $191 (719 zł) | 519 zł | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,509 (5,694 zł) | 1,380 zł | + 313% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,041 (3,927 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 276% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $140 (526 zł) | 291 zł | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $39 (148 zł) | 44 zł | + 241% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $341 (1,285 zł) | 1,798 zł | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $136 (514 zł) | 419 zł | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (38 zł) | 21 zł | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (98 zł) | 16 zł | + 530% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (187 zł) | 264 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (151 zł) | 121 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (305 zł) | 287 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (401 zł) | 303 zł | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 126% | |||
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 126% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,100 (83,378 zł) | 68,915 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.85 (3.20 zł) | 5.25 zł | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (377 zł) | 90 zł | + 318% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (66 zł) | 27 zł | + 145% | |
| Personal Care | + 184% | |||
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 184% 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) | $29 (109 zł) | 27 zł | + 311% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $165 (624 zł) | 100 zł | + 524% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (26 zł) | 16 zł | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.16 (12 zł) | 12 zł | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.41 (17 zł) | 10 zł | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.44 (13 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 185% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.95 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (84 zł) | 30 zł | + 185% | |
| Entertainment | + 111% | |||
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 111% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (145 zł) | 59 zł | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (89 zł) | 51 zł | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $151 (571 zł) | 130 zł | + 340% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (312 zł) | 103 zł | + 203% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (39 zł) | 15 zł | + 152% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.58 (17 zł) | 8 zł | + 120% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.43 (20 zł) | 6 zł | + 228% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $431 (1,625 zł) | 1,984 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (1.14 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 300% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $42 (157 zł) | 122 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (25 zł) | 14 zł | + 82% | |
| TOTAL | + 132% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
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Cost of living in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 132% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 21,829 zł
($5,786)
in Portland, Oregon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,400 zł
in Łódź.
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