- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Portland, Oregon
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portland, Oregon, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 96% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (36 zł) | 20 zł | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (24 zł) | 18 zł | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.44 (12 zł) | 9 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (3.09 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.43 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.68 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.96 (14 zł) | 19 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.01 (11 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 267% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.44 (9 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 368% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.41 (9 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 209% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (43 zł) | 20 zł | + 116% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.04 (7 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.75 (10 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 377% | |
| Housing | + 202% | |||
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 202% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,317 (8,338 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,619 (5,826 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 249% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 (504 zł) | 463 zł | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,198 (4,311 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 267% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $822 (2,959 zł) | 844 zł | + 251% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $70 (252 zł) | 248 zł | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (194 zł) | 47 zł | + 312% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $402 (1,448 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $113 (405 zł) | 434 zł | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (39 zł) | 18 zł | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (68 zł) | 20 zł | + 238% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (156 zł) | 275 zł | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (114 zł) | 113 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $66 (239 zł) | 297 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (339 zł) | 276 zł | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 128% | |||
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 128% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (79,183 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (2.92 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (360 zł) | 75 zł | + 380% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (64 zł) | 27 zł | + 138% | |
| Personal Care | + 187% | |||
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 187% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (23 zł) | 15 zł | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (99 zł) | 25 zł | + 300% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $160 (576 zł) | 100 zł | + 476% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (24 zł) | 17 zł | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.62 (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.37 (16 zł) | 11 zł | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.76 (10 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (84 zł) | 27 zł | + 210% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (140 zł) | 65 zł | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (79 zł) | 44 zł | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (699 zł) | 114 zł | + 515% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (180 zł) | 90 zł | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (37 zł) | 15 zł | + 142% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.59 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 100% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (14 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 140% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $490 (1,765 zł) | 2,300 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (0.36 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (137 zł) | 108 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.98 (22 zł) | 13 zł | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 125% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
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