- Cost of Living
- United States
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- Spokane, Washington
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spokane, Washington, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 121% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 121% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (44 zł) | 20 zł | + 121% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.00 (22 zł) | 17 zł | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.22 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.72 (2.66 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.74 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.12 (12 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.41 (16 zł) | 17 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.13 (15 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 444% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.91 (3.36 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.00 (11 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 294% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (44 zł) | 20 zł | + 121% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.88 (7 zł) | 5.29 zł | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.47 (9 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 345% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 117% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,276 (4,710 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,111 (4,100 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $149 (549 zł) | 519 zł | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $774 (2,855 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $639 (2,358 zł) | 844 zł | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $94 (346 zł) | 275 zł | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (177 zł) | 47 zł | + 276% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $280 (1,034 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (332 zł) | 419 zł | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (39 zł) | 20 zł | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (56 zł) | 16 zł | + 260% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (140 zł) | 275 zł | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (129 zł) | 113 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $65 (241 zł) | 277 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (329 zł) | 303 zł | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,900 (77,152 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (2.62 zł) | 5.26 zł | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (166 zł) | 75 zł | + 121% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (71 zł) | 26 zł | + 174% | |
| Personal Care | + 127% | |||
| Personal Care in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 127% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (28 zł) | 14 zł | + 106% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (62 zł) | 26 zł | + 136% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $108 (400 zł) | 100 zł | + 300% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (24 zł) | 16 zł | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.92 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.96 (18 zł) | 11 zł | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.42 (13 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 171% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.93 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (61 zł) | 28 zł | + 117% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (145 zł) | 63 zł | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (89 zł) | 44 zł | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $92 (340 zł) | 115 zł | + 195% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (174 zł) | 90 zł | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (25 zł) | 16 zł | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.69 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 111% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (15 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 146% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $434 (1,601 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (0.37 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (149 zł) | 108 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (30 zł) | 13 zł | + 129% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 552 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
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