- Cost of Living
- United States
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- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 135% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 135% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (45 zł) | 20 zł | + 123% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (24 zł) | 17 zł | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.33 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (3.30 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.73 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 (15 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (24 zł) | 10 zł | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.63 (13 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 358% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.56 (5.79 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 192% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.21 (8 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 192% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (45 zł) | 20 zł | + 123% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.67 (6 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.64 (10 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 376% | |
| Housing | + 171% | |||
| Housing in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 171% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,850 (6,877 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,250 (4,646 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $163 (606 zł) | 519 zł | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,091 (4,057 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 245% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $751 (2,791 zł) | 844 zł | + 231% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $124 (463 zł) | 275 zł | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (172 zł) | 47 zł | + 265% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $386 (1,434 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $101 (377 zł) | 419 zł | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (43 zł) | 20 zł | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (58 zł) | 16 zł | + 274% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (153 zł) | 275 zł | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (120 zł) | 113 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (280 zł) | 282 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (361 zł) | 297 zł | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (74,341 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (2.62 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (167 zł) | 75 zł | + 123% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (59 zł) | 26 zł | + 125% | |
| Personal Care | + 160% | |||
| Personal Care in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 160% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (32 zł) | 14 zł | + 131% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (38 zł) | 26 zł | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $153 (569 zł) | 103 zł | + 453% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.93 (22 zł) | 16 zł | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.37 (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.44 (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.24 (12 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 159% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.43 (5.32 zł) | 7 zł | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (73 zł) | 30 zł | + 145% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 88% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (144 zł) | 63 zł | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (74 zł) | 44 zł | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $184 (683 zł) | 126 zł | + 441% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (223 zł) | 90 zł | + 148% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (36 zł) | 16 zł | + 126% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.56 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (11 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 86% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $425 (1,580 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (0.93 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 220% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (127 zł) | 108 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.62 (21 zł) | 13 zł | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 780 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 102% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 14,736 zł
($3,965)
in Raleigh, North Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,300 zł
in Łódź.
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