- 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 | $12 (45 zł) | 20 zł | + 124% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (28 zł) | 18 zł | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.72 (17 zł) | 9 zł | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.05 (3.83 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.24 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.38 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.96 (14 zł) | 19 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.30 (12 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 306% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.45 (9 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 375% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.25 (8 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 191% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (44 zł) | 20 zł | + 122% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.85 (7 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.02 (7 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 253% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 108% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,233 (4,477 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $796 (2,892 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $180 (653 zł) | 463 zł | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $797 (2,894 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $611 (2,219 zł) | 844 zł | + 163% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $130 (472 zł) | 248 zł | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $52 (189 zł) | 47 zł | + 302% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $431 (1,566 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $67 (244 zł) | 434 zł | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (36 zł) | 18 zł | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (41 zł) | 20 zł | + 103% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $51 (187 zł) | 275 zł | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $27 (96 zł) | 113 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (280 zł) | 297 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (336 zł) | 276 zł | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,767 (82,677 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.52 (1.87 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $44 (160 zł) | 75 zł | + 114% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (54 zł) | 27 zł | + 99% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (30 zł) | 15 zł | + 104% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (40 zł) | 25 zł | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $93 (336 zł) | 100 zł | + 236% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.74 (17 zł) | 17 zł | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.78 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.68 (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.58 (9 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.30 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (52 zł) | 27 zł | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 231% | |||
| Entertainment in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 231% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (166 zł) | 65 zł | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (75 zł) | 44 zł | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $76 (277 zł) | 114 zł | + 144% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $68 (249 zł) | 90 zł | + 176% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (25 zł) | 15 zł | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.61 (20 zł) | 6 zł | + 216% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.41 (16 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 167% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $124 (449 zł) | 680 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.33 (4.84 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 1570% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $29 (106 zł) | 108 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.53 (20 zł) | 13 zł | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 182 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 12,992 zł
($3,578)
in Shreveport, Louisiana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,500 zł
in Łódź.
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