- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Spokane, Washington
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spokane, Washington, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 130% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 130% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (46 zł) | 20 zł | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.00 (23 zł) | 17 zł | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.22 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.72 (2.74 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.52 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.12 (12 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.41 (17 zł) | 10 zł | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.13 (16 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 434% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.91 (3.46 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.00 (11 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 306% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (46 zł) | 20 zł | + 128% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.85 (7 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.47 (9 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 356% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 131% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,276 (4,856 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,111 (4,227 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (673 zł) | 519 zł | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $774 (2,944 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $639 (2,431 zł) | 844 zł | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $98 (372 zł) | 275 zł | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (194 zł) | 47 zł | + 311% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $272 (1,034 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (342 zł) | 419 zł | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (42 zł) | 20 zł | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (63 zł) | 16 zł | + 305% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 3% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (144 zł) | 275 zł | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (133 zł) | 113 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $65 (249 zł) | 282 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (340 zł) | 297 zł | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,900 (79,531 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (2.70 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (171 zł) | 75 zł | + 128% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (74 zł) | 26 zł | + 182% | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 132% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (29 zł) | 14 zł | + 112% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (63 zł) | 26 zł | + 143% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $108 (412 zł) | 103 zł | + 300% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (25 zł) | 16 zł | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.07 (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.96 (19 zł) | 11 zł | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.42 (13 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 180% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.93 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (63 zł) | 30 zł | + 110% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (149 zł) | 63 zł | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (91 zł) | 44 zł | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $92 (351 zł) | 126 zł | + 178% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (179 zł) | 90 zł | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (26 zł) | 16 zł | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.69 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 118% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (15 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 154% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $434 (1,650 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (0.38 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (154 zł) | 108 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (30 zł) | 13 zł | + 136% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 624 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
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Cost of living in Spokane, Washington (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 12,320 zł
($3,238)
in Spokane, Washington
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,500 zł
in Łódź.
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