- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Spokane, Washington
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spokane, Washington, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 127% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 127% 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) | $6.00 (22 zł) | 17 zł | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.22 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.72 (2.69 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.52 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.12 (12 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.41 (16 zł) | 10 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.13 (15 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 424% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.91 (3.40 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.00 (11 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 298% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (45 zł) | 20 zł | + 124% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.85 (7 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.47 (9 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 347% | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 125% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,276 (4,761 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,111 (4,144 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (660 zł) | 519 zł | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $774 (2,886 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $639 (2,383 zł) | 844 zł | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $98 (365 zł) | 275 zł | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (184 zł) | 47 zł | + 290% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $272 (1,014 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (336 zł) | 419 zł | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (41 zł) | 20 zł | + 104% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (62 zł) | 16 zł | + 298% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (141 zł) | 275 zł | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (131 zł) | 113 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $65 (244 zł) | 282 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (333 zł) | 297 zł | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,900 (77,979 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (2.65 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (168 zł) | 75 zł | + 124% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (72 zł) | 26 zł | + 176% | |
| Personal Care | + 128% | |||
| Personal Care in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 128% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (28 zł) | 14 zł | + 108% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (62 zł) | 26 zł | + 139% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $108 (404 zł) | 103 zł | + 292% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (24 zł) | 16 zł | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.07 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.96 (19 zł) | 11 zł | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.42 (13 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 174% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.93 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (62 zł) | 30 zł | + 106% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (148 zł) | 63 zł | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (90 zł) | 44 zł | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $81 (303 zł) | 126 zł | + 140% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (175 zł) | 90 zł | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (26 zł) | 16 zł | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.69 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (15 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 149% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $434 (1,618 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (0.37 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (151 zł) | 108 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (30 zł) | 13 zł | + 131% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 626 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 85% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 14,067 zł
($3,770)
in Spokane, Washington
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,600 zł
in Łódź.
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