- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Portland, Oregon
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portland, Oregon, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 120% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 120% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (37 zł) | 20 zł | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (25 zł) | 17 zł | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.44 (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (3.30 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.43 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.68 (10 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.96 (15 zł) | 10 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.01 (11 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 279% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.44 (9 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 354% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.41 (9 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 217% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (44 zł) | 20 zł | + 122% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.97 (7 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.75 (10 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 394% | |
| Housing | + 216% | |||
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 216% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,317 (8,570 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 269% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,619 (5,988 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 258% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 (518 zł) | 519 zł | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,198 (4,431 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 277% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $822 (3,042 zł) | 844 zł | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $70 (259 zł) | 275 zł | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (200 zł) | 47 zł | + 324% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $335 (1,239 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (463 zł) | 419 zł | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (36 zł) | 20 zł | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (96 zł) | 16 zł | + 516% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (160 zł) | 275 zł | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (117 zł) | 113 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $66 (245 zł) | 282 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (348 zł) | 297 zł | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 139% | |||
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 139% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (81,384 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (3.00 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (370 zł) | 75 zł | + 393% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (65 zł) | 26 zł | + 148% | |
| Personal Care | + 188% | |||
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 188% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (26 zł) | 14 zł | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (88 zł) | 26 zł | + 237% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $167 (619 zł) | 103 zł | + 501% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (26 zł) | 16 zł | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.10 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.31 (16 zł) | 11 zł | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.22 (12 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 157% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (82 zł) | 30 zł | + 173% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (149 zł) | 63 zł | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (81 zł) | 44 zł | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $157 (583 zł) | 126 zł | + 361% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (185 zł) | 90 zł | + 106% | |
| 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 | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (15 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 147% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $436 (1,613 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (0.37 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (140 zł) | 108 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.98 (22 zł) | 13 zł | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 135% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,718 prices entered by 377 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
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Cost of living in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 135% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 15,278 zł
($4,130)
in Portland, Oregon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,500 zł
in Łódź.
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