- Cost of Living
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- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Łódź
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Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 117% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 117% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (44 zł) | 20 zł | + 118% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (24 zł) | 17 zł | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.59 (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (3.41 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.73 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.51 (16 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 224% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (24 zł) | 17 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.43 (12 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 345% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.57 (5.70 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 127% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.21 (8 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 186% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (44 zł) | 20 zł | + 118% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.55 (5.64 zł) | 5.29 zł | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.22 (8 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 294% | |
| Housing | + 157% | |||
| Housing in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 157% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,850 (6,735 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,250 (4,551 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $125 (454 zł) | 519 zł | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,091 (3,973 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $751 (2,733 zł) | 844 zł | + 224% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $83 (303 zł) | 275 zł | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (169 zł) | 47 zł | + 258% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $358 (1,305 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $160 (582 zł) | 419 zł | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (36 zł) | 20 zł | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (49 zł) | 16 zł | + 219% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (149 zł) | 275 zł | - 46% | |
| 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) | $75 (274 zł) | 277 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (354 zł) | 303 zł | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (72,808 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (2.57 zł) | 5.26 zł | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (164 zł) | 75 zł | + 118% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (58 zł) | 26 zł | + 121% | |
| Personal Care | + 153% | |||
| Personal Care in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 153% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (22 zł) | 14 zł | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (36 zł) | 26 zł | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $149 (541 zł) | 100 zł | + 441% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.66 (21 zł) | 16 zł | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.24 (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.39 (16 zł) | 11 zł | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (11 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 135% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.51 (5.49 zł) | 7 zł | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (69 zł) | 28 zł | + 144% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (133 zł) | 63 zł | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (73 zł) | 44 zł | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (706 zł) | 115 zł | + 511% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (218 zł) | 90 zł | + 143% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (34 zł) | 16 zł | + 114% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.56 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (11 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $426 (1,550 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (0.91 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 214% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (125 zł) | 108 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.62 (20 zł) | 13 zł | + 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 570 prices entered by 91 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
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