Cost of living in Walnut Creek, California, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
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| Food | + 198% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 198% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (65 zł) | 20 zł | + 227% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (28 zł) | 17 zł | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (23 zł) | 8 zł | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.14 (4.22 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.34 (16 zł) | 6 zł | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.23 (19 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 283% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (27 zł) | 17 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.03 (15 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 433% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.12 (8 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 212% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.95 (11 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 289% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (61 zł) | 20 zł | + 203% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.46 (9 zł) | 5.29 zł | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.74 (10 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 395% | |
| Housing | + 350% | |||
| Housing in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 350% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,041 (11,275 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 385% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,609 (9,673 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 479% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $180 (666 zł) | 519 zł | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,194 (8,134 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 592% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,726 (6,400 zł) | 844 zł | + 658% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $127 (470 zł) | 275 zł | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $57 (210 zł) | 47 zł | + 346% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $401 (1,486 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (558 zł) | 419 zł | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (38 zł) | 20 zł | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (81 zł) | 16 zł | + 422% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $49 (182 zł) | 275 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $55 (203 zł) | 113 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (346 zł) | 277 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $122 (453 zł) | 303 zł | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 231% | |||
| Transportation in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 231% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,036 (77,992 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (3.31 zł) | 5.26 zł | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $155 (576 zł) | 75 zł | + 669% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $27 (100 zł) | 26 zł | + 284% | |
| Personal Care | + 202% | |||
| Personal Care in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 202% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (28 zł) | 14 zł | + 107% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (93 zł) | 26 zł | + 257% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $147 (545 zł) | 100 zł | + 445% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (27 zł) | 16 zł | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.60 (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.87 (22 zł) | 11 zł | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.54 (13 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 182% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.53 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (108 zł) | 28 zł | + 285% | |
| Entertainment | + 202% | |||
| Entertainment in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 202% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (181 zł) | 63 zł | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (100 zł) | 44 zł | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $134 (496 zł) | 115 zł | + 330% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $97 (360 zł) | 90 zł | + 300% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (49 zł) | 16 zł | + 209% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (19 zł) | 6 zł | + 187% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (23 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 290% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (1,595 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.63 (2.32 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 699% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $78 (291 zł) | 108 zł | + 169% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (31 zł) | 13 zł | + 138% | |
| TOTAL | + 234% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 234% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 22,699 zł
($6,122)
in Walnut Creek, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,800 zł
in Łódź.
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