- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Spokane, Washington
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spokane, Washington, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 141% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 141% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (46 zł) | 20 zł | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (26 zł) | 18 zł | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.44 (16 zł) | 9 zł | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.66 (2.42 zł) | 2.70 zł | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.62 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (22 zł) | 6 zł | + 248% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (26 zł) | 19 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.82 (14 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 371% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.03 (3.74 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 100% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.56 (13 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 360% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (54 zł) | 20 zł | + 169% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.00 (7 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.82 (10 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 394% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,158 (4,212 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $783 (2,847 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $92 (334 zł) | 463 zł | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $937 (3,407 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $568 (2,065 zł) | 844 zł | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $63 (228 zł) | 248 zł | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (152 zł) | 47 zł | + 222% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $292 (1,062 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (380 zł) | 434 zł | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (39 zł) | 18 zł | + 119% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (74 zł) | 20 zł | + 265% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 2% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $51 (185 zł) | 275 zł | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (145 zł) | 113 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $65 (238 zł) | 297 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $75 (272 zł) | 276 zł | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,611 (78,605 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.69 (2.50 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (171 zł) | 75 zł | + 129% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.99 (18 zł) | 15 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (18 zł) | 25 zł | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 100 zł | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $10 (38 zł) | 17 zł | + 124% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.53 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 11 zł | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.17 (12 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 130% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.60 (5.81 zł) | 7 zł | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (51 zł) | 27 zł | + 88% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (143 zł) | 65 zł | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (87 zł) | 44 zł | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $106 (385 zł) | 114 zł | + 239% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $56 (205 zł) | 90 zł | + 128% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (27 zł) | 15 zł | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.73 (17 zł) | 6 zł | + 167% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.81 (21 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 252% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 680 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.29 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (144 zł) | 108 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (29 zł) | 13 zł | + 127% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 336 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
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Cost of living in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 12,423 zł
($3,415)
in Spokane, Washington
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,100 zł
in Łódź.
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