- 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 (47 zł) | 20 zł | + 136% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (27 zł) | 18 zł | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.30 (16 zł) | 9 zł | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (3.81 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.52 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.44 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.63 (14 zł) | 19 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.39 (13 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 335% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.55 (10 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 414% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.34 (9 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 215% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (42 zł) | 20 zł | + 108% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.90 (7 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.90 (7 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 246% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 112% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,201 (4,543 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $801 (3,029 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $170 (644 zł) | 463 zł | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $807 (3,052 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $618 (2,336 zł) | 844 zł | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $106 (401 zł) | 248 zł | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (192 zł) | 47 zł | + 307% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $391 (1,477 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $61 (229 zł) | 434 zł | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (35 zł) | 18 zł | + 99% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (39 zł) | 20 zł | + 94% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $51 (194 zł) | 275 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $27 (100 zł) | 113 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (291 zł) | 297 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (350 zł) | 276 zł | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,810 (82,483 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.51 (1.93 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $43 (162 zł) | 75 zł | + 116% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (56 zł) | 27 zł | + 107% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 93% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (31 zł) | 15 zł | + 112% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (42 zł) | 25 zł | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $93 (350 zł) | 100 zł | + 250% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.74 (18 zł) | 17 zł | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.78 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.68 (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.58 (10 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.30 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (54 zł) | 27 zł | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 267% | |||
| Entertainment in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 267% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (173 zł) | 65 zł | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (78 zł) | 44 zł | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $76 (289 zł) | 114 zł | + 154% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $68 (259 zł) | 90 zł | + 188% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (26 zł) | 15 zł | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.61 (21 zł) | 6 zł | + 229% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.41 (17 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 178% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $124 (468 zł) | 680 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.33 (5.04 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 1639% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $29 (110 zł) | 108 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.53 (21 zł) | 13 zł | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 141 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 107% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 14,474 zł
($3,827)
in Shreveport, Louisiana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,000 zł
in Łódź.
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