- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Spokane, Washington
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spokane, Washington, United States vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 99% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (47 zł) | 29 zł | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (26 zł) | 19 zł | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.88 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.68 (2.55 zł) | 2.60 zł | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.63 (10 zł) | 9 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.49 (13 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.52 (21 zł) | 11 zł | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.82 (14 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 400% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.13 (4.25 zł) | 2.22 zł | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.09 (12 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 262% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (49 zł) | 23 zł | + 109% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.85 (7 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.28 (9 zł) | 2.01 zł | + 329% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 99% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,336 (5,042 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,035 (3,906 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $169 (636 zł) | 519 zł | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $835 (3,152 zł) | 1,380 zł | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $631 (2,382 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $93 (351 zł) | 291 zł | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $47 (179 zł) | 44 zł | + 310% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $269 (1,014 zł) | 1,798 zł | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $91 (345 zł) | 419 zł | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (43 zł) | 21 zł | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (63 zł) | 16 zł | + 305% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 2% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (162 zł) | 264 zł | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $36 (137 zł) | 121 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (265 zł) | 287 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 (344 zł) | 303 zł | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,932 (79,006 zł) | 68,915 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (2.74 zł) | 5.25 zł | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $43 (161 zł) | 90 zł | + 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (76 zł) | 27 zł | + 182% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 118% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (29 zł) | 14 zł | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (63 zł) | 27 zł | + 137% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $104 (394 zł) | 100 zł | + 294% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (25 zł) | 16 zł | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.07 (12 zł) | 12 zł | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.96 (19 zł) | 10 zł | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.42 (13 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 183% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.93 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (62 zł) | 30 zł | + 111% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (150 zł) | 59 zł | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (91 zł) | 51 zł | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $87 (327 zł) | 130 zł | + 152% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $55 (207 zł) | 103 zł | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (28 zł) | 15 zł | + 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.11 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 98% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.64 (17 zł) | 6 zł | + 180% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $439 (1,656 zł) | 1,984 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (0.38 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (150 zł) | 122 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (30 zł) | 14 zł | + 121% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 513 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 16,725 zł
($4,431)
in Spokane, Washington
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,800 zł
in Łódź.
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