Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 97% | |||
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Food in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (55 zł) | 26 zł | + 113% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (31 zł) | 19 zł | + 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.36 (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (3.41 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 18% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.02 (8 zł) | 10 zł | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.53 (14 zł) | 7 zł | + 105% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.79 (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.79 (11 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 191% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.78 (7 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 196% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.64 (14 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 335% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (55 zł) | 27 zł | + 108% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.74 (7 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.77 (7 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 155% | |
Housing | + 165% | |||
Housing in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 165% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,586 (6,094 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 101% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,317 (5,062 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 158% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (685 zł) | 471 zł | + 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,329 (5,107 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 170% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $889 (3,417 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 232% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $142 (547 zł) | 280 zł | + 95% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $63 (241 zł) | 47 zł | + 408% | |
40” flat screen tv | $284 (1,090 zł) | 1,541 zł | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (513 zł) | 403 zł | + 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (39 zł) | 21 zł | + 88% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 (110 zł) | 17 zł | + 538% | |
Clothes | + 24% | |||
Clothes in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $41 (156 zł) | 246 zł | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (194 zł) | 118 zł | + 64% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (332 zł) | 310 zł | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (427 zł) | 350 zł | + 22% | |
Transportation | + 54% | |||
Transportation in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,715 (106,528 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 51% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (2.26 zł) | 4.82 zł | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $52 (201 zł) | 94 zł | + 113% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (63 zł) | 26 zł | + 145% | |
Personal Care | + 134% | |||
Personal Care in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 134% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (29 zł) | 16 zł | + 87% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (47 zł) | 28 zł | + 70% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $163 (626 zł) | 101 zł | + 520% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (28 zł) | 17 zł | + 68% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.22 (12 zł) | 11 zł | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.15 (16 zł) | 10 zł | + 66% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.08 (12 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 130% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.66 (6 zł) | 8 zł | - 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (65 zł) | 36 zł | + 80% | |
Entertainment | + 94% | |||
Entertainment in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 94% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (179 zł) | 68 zł | + 165% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (85 zł) | 54 zł | + 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (746 zł) | 133 zł | + 463% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $65 (250 zł) | 138 zł | + 82% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (43 zł) | 18 zł | + 145% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.48 (17 zł) | 8 zł | + 105% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.56 (21 zł) | 8 zł | + 163% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $425 (1,634 zł) | 1,907 zł | - 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (1.02 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 246% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (178 zł) | 119 zł | + 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.86 (23 zł) | 14 zł | + 63% | |
TOTAL | + 101% |

These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 18,664 zł ($4,856) in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,300 zł in Łódź.
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