Cost of living in Walnut Creek, California, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
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| Food | + 175% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 175% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (59 zł) | 20 zł | + 197% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (26 zł) | 17 zł | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (21 zł) | 8 zł | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.12 (3.79 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.88 (16 zł) | 6 zł | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.23 (18 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 248% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (24 zł) | 17 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.03 (14 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 385% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.12 (7 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 184% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.95 (10 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 254% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (56 zł) | 20 zł | + 178% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.45 (8 zł) | 5.18 zł | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.74 (9 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 351% | |
| Housing | + 310% | |||
| Housing in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 310% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,041 (10,261 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 341% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,609 (8,803 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 427% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $180 (606 zł) | 519 zł | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,194 (7,403 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 530% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,726 (5,824 zł) | 844 zł | + 590% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $127 (428 zł) | 275 zł | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $57 (191 zł) | 47 zł | + 306% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $388 (1,310 zł) | 1,879 zł | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (508 zł) | 419 zł | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (34 zł) | 19 zł | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (74 zł) | 16 zł | + 375% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $49 (166 zł) | 275 zł | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $55 (185 zł) | 113 zł | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (315 zł) | 283 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $122 (413 zł) | 298 zł | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 197% | |||
| Transportation in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 197% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,804 (73,572 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (3.01 zł) | 5.28 zł | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $155 (525 zł) | 75 zł | + 599% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $27 (91 zł) | 26 zł | + 249% | |
| Personal Care | + 188% | |||
| Personal Care in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 188% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (26 zł) | 14 zł | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (92 zł) | 26 zł | + 252% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $147 (496 zł) | 100 zł | + 396% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (25 zł) | 16 zł | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.60 (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.87 (20 zł) | 11 zł | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.54 (12 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 157% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.53 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (98 zł) | 28 zł | + 250% | |
| Entertainment | + 161% | |||
| Entertainment in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 161% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (165 zł) | 63 zł | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (91 zł) | 44 zł | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $134 (451 zł) | 115 zł | + 291% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $97 (328 zł) | 90 zł | + 264% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (45 zł) | 15 zł | + 192% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (17 zł) | 6 zł | + 161% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (21 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 255% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $432 (1,457 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.63 (2.11 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 627% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $78 (265 zł) | 108 zł | + 145% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (28 zł) | 13 zł | + 116% | |
| TOTAL | + 203% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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