- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Shreveport, Louisiana
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 133% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (47 zł) | 20 zł | + 135% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (28 zł) | 17 zł | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.62 (17 zł) | 8 zł | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.04 (3.83 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.13 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.38 (12 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.15 (15 zł) | 10 zł | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.43 (13 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 329% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.65 (10 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 390% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.37 (9 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 210% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (49 zł) | 20 zł | + 147% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.96 (7 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.93 (7 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 244% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 117% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,259 (4,625 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $788 (2,893 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (593 zł) | 519 zł | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $799 (2,932 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $626 (2,298 zł) | 844 zł | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (451 zł) | 275 zł | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (198 zł) | 47 zł | + 319% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $428 (1,571 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $68 (250 zł) | 419 zł | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (37 zł) | 20 zł | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (56 zł) | 16 zł | + 263% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (184 zł) | 275 zł | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $29 (105 zł) | 113 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (310 zł) | 282 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (327 zł) | 297 zł | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,607 (86,686 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.52 (1.90 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $44 (162 zł) | 75 zł | + 116% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (54 zł) | 26 zł | + 108% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (30 zł) | 14 zł | + 118% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (41 zł) | 26 zł | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (408 zł) | 103 zł | + 296% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.74 (17 zł) | 16 zł | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.53 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.56 (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.81 (10 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (52 zł) | 30 zł | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 211% | |||
| Entertainment in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 211% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (151 zł) | 63 zł | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (75 zł) | 44 zł | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $88 (323 zł) | 126 zł | + 155% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (254 zł) | 90 zł | + 182% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (27 zł) | 16 zł | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.29 (19 zł) | 6 zł | + 201% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.34 (16 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 166% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (1,578 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.33 (4.90 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 1589% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $36 (133 zł) | 108 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.36 (20 zł) | 13 zł | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 283 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 13,313 zł
($3,625)
in Shreveport, Louisiana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,500 zł
in Łódź.
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