- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Spokane, Washington
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spokane, Washington, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 132% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 132% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (46 zł) | 20 zł | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (26 zł) | 18 zł | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.44 (16 zł) | 9 zł | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.66 (2.39 zł) | 2.70 zł | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.62 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (22 zł) | 6 zł | + 244% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (26 zł) | 19 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.82 (14 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 366% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.03 (3.70 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.56 (13 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 355% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (53 zł) | 20 zł | + 166% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.00 (7 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.43 (9 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 320% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,158 (4,162 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $783 (2,813 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $92 (330 zł) | 463 zł | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $937 (3,367 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $555 (1,994 zł) | 844 zł | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $63 (226 zł) | 248 zł | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (150 zł) | 47 zł | + 218% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $292 (1,049 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (376 zł) | 434 zł | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (38 zł) | 18 zł | + 117% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (73 zł) | 20 zł | + 261% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 1% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $51 (183 zł) | 275 zł | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (143 zł) | 113 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $65 (235 zł) | 297 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $75 (269 zł) | 276 zł | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,611 (77,661 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.69 (2.47 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (169 zł) | 75 zł | + 126% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.99 (18 zł) | 15 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (18 zł) | 25 zł | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 100 zł | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $10 (37 zł) | 17 zł | + 122% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.53 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 11 zł | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.17 (11 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.60 (5.74 zł) | 7 zł | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (50 zł) | 27 zł | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (141 zł) | 65 zł | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (86 zł) | 44 zł | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $106 (380 zł) | 114 zł | + 234% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $56 (203 zł) | 90 zł | + 125% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (27 zł) | 15 zł | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.73 (17 zł) | 6 zł | + 164% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.81 (21 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 248% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | 2,300 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.29 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (143 zł) | 108 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (29 zł) | 13 zł | + 124% | |
| 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 340 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2017.
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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 10,773 zł
($2,998)
in Spokane, Washington
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,300 zł
in Łódź.
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