Cost of living in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 174% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
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| Food | + 181% | |||
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| Food in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 181% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (96 zł) | 32 zł | + 203% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (51 zł) | 22 zł | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (34 zł) | 10 zł | + 251% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.11 (4.84 zł) | 3.13 zł | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.59 (20 zł) | 11 zł | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.46 (24 zł) | 9 zł | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (35 zł) | 15 zł | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.95 (22 zł) | 4.39 zł | + 394% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.04 (9 zł) | 2.25 zł | + 296% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.12 (14 zł) | 3.21 zł | + 324% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (81 zł) | 30 zł | + 172% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.97 (13 zł) | 7 zł | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.91 (8 zł) | 2.86 zł | + 192% | |
| Housing | + 248% | |||
| Housing in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 248% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,362 (14,701 zł) | 4,031 zł | + 265% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,320 (10,142 zł) | 3,003 zł | + 238% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $207 (905 zł) | 537 zł | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,322 (10,153 zł) | 2,231 zł | + 355% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,663 (7,270 zł) | 1,860 zł | + 291% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $155 (677 zł) | 414 zł | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $38 (167 zł) | 47 zł | + 255% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $300 (1,312 zł) | 1,665 zł | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (573 zł) | 516 zł | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (51 zł) | 34 zł | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $38 (165 zł) | 22 zł | + 635% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Łódź | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $63 (274 zł) | 256 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $58 (255 zł) | 135 zł | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (414 zł) | 268 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $121 (529 zł) | 309 zł | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 145% | |||
| Transportation in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 145% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,726 (134,348 zł) | 84,936 zł | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.26 (5.52 zł) | 5.67 zł | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (393 zł) | 105 zł | + 276% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (94 zł) | 31 zł | + 206% | |
| Personal Care | + 154% | |||
| Personal Care in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 154% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.97 (26 zł) | 19 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (77 zł) | 44 zł | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $163 (714 zł) | 157 zł | + 355% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (39 zł) | 16 zł | + 151% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.72 (21 zł) | 13 zł | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (27 zł) | 12 zł | + 128% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.34 (23 zł) | 4.93 zł | + 373% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.42 (11 zł) | 9 zł | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $34 (148 zł) | 43 zł | + 245% | |
| Entertainment | + 142% | |||
| Entertainment in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 142% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 (269 zł) | 82 zł | + 228% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (126 zł) | 57 zł | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $190 (832 zł) | 130 zł | + 539% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $96 (422 zł) | 151 zł | + 180% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (62 zł) | 18 zł | + 245% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.46 (24 zł) | 13 zł | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (33 zł) | 9 zł | + 257% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $378 (1,654 zł) | 1,616 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (0.69 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 137% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (288 zł) | 133 zł | + 117% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (45 zł) | 17 zł | + 157% | |
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TOTAL | + 174% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 741 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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