- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Shreveport, Louisiana
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 113% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 113% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (43 zł) | 20 zł | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (27 zł) | 17 zł | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.72 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.05 (3.58 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.38 (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.38 (11 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.96 (13 zł) | 17 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.30 (11 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 301% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.45 (8 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 232% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.25 (8 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 172% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (45 zł) | 20 zł | + 123% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.85 (6 zł) | 5.18 zł | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.02 (7 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 235% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,257 (4,275 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $784 (2,667 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $169 (576 zł) | 519 zł | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $799 (2,716 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $597 (2,031 zł) | 844 zł | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (418 zł) | 275 zł | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $55 (187 zł) | 47 zł | + 296% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $433 (1,473 zł) | 1,879 zł | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $68 (232 zł) | 419 zł | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (34 zł) | 19 zł | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (46 zł) | 16 zł | + 197% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (160 zł) | 275 zł | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $27 (90 zł) | 113 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (274 zł) | 283 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $83 (284 zł) | 298 zł | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,374 (79,487 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.52 (1.76 zł) | 5.28 zł | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $44 (150 zł) | 75 zł | + 100% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (50 zł) | 26 zł | + 93% | |
| Personal Care | + 91% | |||
| Personal Care in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 91% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (28 zł) | 14 zł | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (38 zł) | 26 zł | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $103 (351 zł) | 100 zł | + 251% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.74 (16 zł) | 16 zł | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.53 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.56 (12 zł) | 11 zł | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.63 (9 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.30 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (49 zł) | 28 zł | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 160% | |||
| Entertainment in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 160% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (138 zł) | 63 zł | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (69 zł) | 44 zł | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $76 (259 zł) | 115 zł | + 125% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (242 zł) | 90 zł | + 169% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (24 zł) | 15 zł | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.50 (19 zł) | 6 zł | + 190% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.22 (14 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 139% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (1,461 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.33 (4.54 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 1464% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (117 zł) | 108 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.53 (19 zł) | 13 zł | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 210 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 12,806 zł
($3,766)
in Shreveport, Louisiana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,000 zł
in Łódź.
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