- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Spokane, Washington
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spokane, Washington, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 168% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 168% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (48 zł) | 20 zł | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (27 zł) | 18 zł | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.44 (17 zł) | 9 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.69 (2.59 zł) | 2.70 zł | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.47 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (24 zł) | 6 zł | + 272% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (28 zł) | 19 zł | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.00 (19 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 541% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.99 (3.75 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 100% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.64 (21 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 658% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (56 zł) | 20 zł | + 181% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.03 (8 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.82 (11 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 414% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 110% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,122 (4,245 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $775 (2,931 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $83 (314 zł) | 463 zł | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $937 (3,542 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $613 (2,320 zł) | 844 zł | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $63 (237 zł) | 248 zł | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (158 zł) | 47 zł | + 235% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $292 (1,104 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (395 zł) | 434 zł | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (40 zł) | 18 zł | + 128% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (77 zł) | 20 zł | + 280% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $54 (204 zł) | 275 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (183 zł) | 113 zł | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $65 (246 zł) | 297 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $65 (245 zł) | 276 zł | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,611 (81,732 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.69 (2.60 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (176 zł) | 75 zł | + 135% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.99 (19 zł) | 15 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (19 zł) | 25 zł | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 100 zł | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $10 (39 zł) | 17 zł | + 133% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.53 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 11 zł | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.17 (12 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 139% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.60 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (53 zł) | 27 zł | + 96% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (149 zł) | 65 zł | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (91 zł) | 44 zł | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $106 (400 zł) | 114 zł | + 252% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $56 (214 zł) | 90 zł | + 137% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (28 zł) | 15 zł | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.73 (18 zł) | 6 zł | + 177% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.81 (22 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 266% | |
| 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 | $35 (131 zł) | 108 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (30 zł) | 13 zł | + 136% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 313 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 14,348 zł
($3,794)
in Spokane, Washington
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,700 zł
in Łódź.
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