- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Shreveport, Louisiana
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (49 zł) | 30 zł | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (30 zł) | 19 zł | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.48 (17 zł) | 8 zł | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (3.93 zł) | 2.65 zł | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.89 (11 zł) | 9 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.38 (13 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.30 (16 zł) | 11 zł | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.26 (12 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 329% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.65 (10 zł) | 2.27 zł | + 342% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.37 (9 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 179% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (55 zł) | 24 zł | + 135% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.13 (8 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (8 zł) | 1.95 zł | + 289% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,225 (4,649 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $812 (3,081 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (655 zł) | 519 zł | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $844 (3,201 zł) | 1,426 zł | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $649 (2,461 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $120 (455 zł) | 291 zł | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (204 zł) | 44 zł | + 369% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $383 (1,453 zł) | 1,798 zł | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $66 (249 zł) | 419 zł | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (35 zł) | 21 zł | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (52 zł) | 16 zł | + 238% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $52 (199 zł) | 264 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $30 (114 zł) | 118 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (331 zł) | 276 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $96 (363 zł) | 299 zł | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,607 (89,565 zł) | 68,024 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.51 (1.95 zł) | 5.25 zł | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $44 (168 zł) | 91 zł | + 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (55 zł) | 27 zł | + 104% | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 110% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (28 zł) | 14 zł | + 106% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (59 zł) | 27 zł | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $117 (443 zł) | 100 zł | + 343% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.66 (18 zł) | 16 zł | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.67 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.66 (14 zł) | 10 zł | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.67 (10 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 123% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.03 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (54 zł) | 30 zł | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 225% | |||
| Entertainment in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 225% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (156 zł) | 59 zł | + 165% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (78 zł) | 47 zł | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $104 (395 zł) | 126 zł | + 212% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (283 zł) | 103 zł | + 176% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (29 zł) | 15 zł | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.25 (20 zł) | 8 zł | + 153% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.37 (17 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 177% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (1,630 zł) | 1,972 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.33 (5.06 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 1677% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (141 zł) | 122 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.64 (21 zł) | 14 zł | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 380 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
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Cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 18,516 zł
($4,880)
in Shreveport, Louisiana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,500 zł
in Łódź.
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