- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Portland, Oregon
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portland, Oregon, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 97% 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) | $6 (23 zł) | 18 zł | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.44 (13 zł) | 9 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (3.19 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.43 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.68 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.96 (14 zł) | 19 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.01 (11 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 274% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.44 (9 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 376% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.41 (9 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 214% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (44 zł) | 20 zł | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.99 (7 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.75 (10 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 385% | |
| Housing | + 208% | |||
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 208% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,317 (8,482 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 265% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,619 (5,927 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 255% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 (512 zł) | 463 zł | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,198 (4,385 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 273% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $822 (3,010 zł) | 844 zł | + 257% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $70 (256 zł) | 248 zł | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (198 zł) | 47 zł | + 319% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $402 (1,473 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $110 (404 zł) | 434 zł | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (42 zł) | 18 zł | + 136% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (71 zł) | 20 zł | + 253% | |
| 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 | - 42% | |
| 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 (243 zł) | 297 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (344 zł) | 276 zł | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 133% | |||
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 133% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (80,551 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (2.97 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (366 zł) | 75 zł | + 388% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (65 zł) | 27 zł | + 142% | |
| Personal Care | + 189% | |||
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 189% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (24 zł) | 15 zł | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (100 zł) | 25 zł | + 307% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $160 (585 zł) | 100 zł | + 485% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (25 zł) | 17 zł | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.64 (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.37 (16 zł) | 11 zł | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.76 (10 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 (7 zł) | 7 zł | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (84 zł) | 27 zł | + 212% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (142 zł) | 65 zł | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (81 zł) | 44 zł | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (712 zł) | 114 zł | + 526% | |
| 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 (37 zł) | 15 zł | + 140% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.59 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 104% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (15 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 144% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $146 (536 zł) | 680 zł | - 21% | |
| 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 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.98 (22 zł) | 13 zł | + 70% | |
| 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 2,332 prices entered by 382 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
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