Cost of living in Spokane, Washington, United States vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 113% | |||
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Food in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 113% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (53 zł) | 26 zł | + 107% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (29 zł) | 19 zł | + 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.47 (17 zł) | 8 zł | + 107% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.69 (2.54 zł) | 2.89 zł | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.63 (10 zł) | 10 zł | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.06 (19 zł) | 7 zł | + 182% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.50 (20 zł) | 12 zł | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.21 (16 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 320% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.60 (13 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 476% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.91 (11 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 235% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (53 zł) | 27 zł | + 98% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.06 (8 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.19 (8 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 203% | |
Housing | + 134% | |||
Housing in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 134% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,765 (6,518 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 115% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,293 (4,773 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 143% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $195 (720 zł) | 471 zł | + 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $959 (3,540 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $783 (2,890 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 181% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $127 (469 zł) | 280 zł | + 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $59 (216 zł) | 47 zł | + 357% | |
40” flat screen tv | $270 (996 zł) | 1,541 zł | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 (427 zł) | 403 zł | + 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (49 zł) | 21 zł | + 138% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (70 zł) | 17 zł | + 305% | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (177 zł) | 246 zł | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $41 (150 zł) | 118 zł | + 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (286 zł) | 310 zł | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $123 (455 zł) | 350 zł | + 30% | |
Transportation | + 44% | |||
Transportation in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,922 (84,637 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 (2.90 zł) | 4.82 zł | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $50 (185 zł) | 94 zł | + 95% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (74 zł) | 26 zł | + 190% | |
Personal Care | + 100% | |||
Personal Care in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (29 zł) | 16 zł | + 83% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (62 zł) | 28 zł | + 123% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (374 zł) | 101 zł | + 271% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (23 zł) | 17 zł | + 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.04 (11 zł) | 11 zł | + 0% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.35 (16 zł) | 10 zł | + 68% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.80 (14 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 174% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.92 (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (58 zł) | 36 zł | + 59% | |
Entertainment | + 55% | |||
Entertainment in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (168 zł) | 68 zł | + 148% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $25 (92 zł) | 54 zł | + 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $96 (355 zł) | 133 zł | + 168% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $61 (225 zł) | 138 zł | + 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (34 zł) | 18 zł | + 92% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.54 (17 zł) | 8 zł | + 100% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.56 (17 zł) | 8 zł | + 107% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $432 (1,597 zł) | 1,907 zł | - 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (0.37 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 25% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (123 zł) | 119 zł | + 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (31 zł) | 14 zł | + 121% | |
TOTAL | + 84% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 16,356 zł ($4,430) in Spokane, Washington to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 8,900 zł in Łódź.
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