Cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States vs Łódź, Poland
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| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (48 zł) | 26 zł | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (30 zł) | 19 zł | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.32 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (3.59 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.73 (10 zł) | 10 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.46 (13 zł) | 7 zł | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.98 (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.10 (12 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.50 (9 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 306% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.37 (9 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 176% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (62 zł) | 27 zł | + 132% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.80 (7 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.89 (7 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 165% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 91% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,260 (4,715 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $812 (3,039 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $164 (615 zł) | 471 zł | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $828 (3,097 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $631 (2,361 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $129 (483 zł) | 280 zł | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (210 zł) | 47 zł | + 344% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $351 (1,314 zł) | 1,541 zł | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $66 (246 zł) | 403 zł | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (35 zł) | 21 zł | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (52 zł) | 17 zł | + 201% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (194 zł) | 246 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $31 (116 zł) | 118 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 (378 zł) | 310 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $105 (394 zł) | 350 zł | + 12% | |
| 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 | $23,207 (86,852 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.52 (1.93 zł) | 4.82 zł | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $43 (161 zł) | 94 zł | + 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (54 zł) | 26 zł | + 112% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (27 zł) | 16 zł | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (31 zł) | 28 zł | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $117 (437 zł) | 101 zł | + 333% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.66 (17 zł) | 17 zł | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.65 (10 zł) | 11 zł | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.66 (14 zł) | 10 zł | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.67 (10 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.03 (8 zł) | 8 zł | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (56 zł) | 36 zł | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 184% | |||
| Entertainment in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 184% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (149 zł) | 68 zł | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (78 zł) | 54 zł | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $104 (389 zł) | 133 zł | + 194% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $70 (264 zł) | 138 zł | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (31 zł) | 18 zł | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.25 (20 zł) | 8 zł | + 134% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.73 (18 zł) | 8 zł | + 118% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (1,608 zł) | 1,907 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.33 (4.99 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 1588% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (137 zł) | 119 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (23 zł) | 14 zł | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 171 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 17,558 zł ($4,692) in Shreveport, Louisiana to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,700 zł in Łódź.
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