- 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 | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (43 zł) | 20 zł | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (23 zł) | 18 zł | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.11 (11 zł) | 9 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (3.27 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.73 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.07 (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.39 (19 zł) | 19 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.98 (11 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 264% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.54 (5.55 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 196% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.21 (8 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 183% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (43 zł) | 20 zł | + 116% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.71 (6 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.47 (5.30 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 155% | |
| 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 (6,659 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,250 (4,499 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $127 (457 zł) | 463 zł | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,091 (3,928 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $751 (2,702 zł) | 844 zł | + 220% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $97 (349 zł) | 248 zł | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (167 zł) | 47 zł | + 254% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $416 (1,498 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $155 (559 zł) | 434 zł | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (30 zł) | 18 zł | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (51 zł) | 20 zł | + 154% | |
| 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 (148 zł) | 275 zł | - 46% | |
| 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) | $75 (271 zł) | 297 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (350 zł) | 276 zł | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (71,984 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (2.27 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (162 zł) | 75 zł | + 116% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (57 zł) | 27 zł | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | + 128% | |||
| Personal Care in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 128% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.78 (21 zł) | 15 zł | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (36 zł) | 25 zł | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $139 (500 zł) | 100 zł | + 400% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (22 zł) | 17 zł | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.29 (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.29 (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.77 (10 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.54 (5.54 zł) | 7 zł | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (65 zł) | 27 zł | + 139% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (117 zł) | 65 zł | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (72 zł) | 44 zł | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $200 (719 zł) | 114 zł | + 532% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (216 zł) | 90 zł | + 140% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (35 zł) | 15 zł | + 129% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.56 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 99% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (11 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 80% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $478 (1,722 zł) | 2,300 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (0.90 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 210% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (123 zł) | 108 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.62 (20 zł) | 13 zł | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 530 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
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