Cost of living in Walnut Creek, California, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
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| Food | + 169% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 169% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (60 zł) | 20 zł | + 200% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (27 zł) | 18 zł | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (24 zł) | 9 zł | + 160% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (3.93 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.81 (18 zł) | 6 zł | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.91 (18 zł) | 6 zł | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (28 zł) | 19 zł | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.53 (17 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 461% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.21 (8 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 331% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.03 (7 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 164% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (63 zł) | 20 zł | + 216% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.15 (8 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.50 (9 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 339% | |
| Housing | + 320% | |||
| Housing in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 320% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,784 (10,157 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 337% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,219 (8,098 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 385% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $182 (664 zł) | 463 zł | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,980 (7,224 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 515% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,471 (5,368 zł) | 844 zł | + 536% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $127 (464 zł) | 248 zł | + 87% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $55 (202 zł) | 47 zł | + 328% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $417 (1,523 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $303 (1,104 zł) | 434 zł | + 155% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (24 zł) | 18 zł | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (101 zł) | 20 zł | + 402% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (173 zł) | 275 zł | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (175 zł) | 113 zł | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (290 zł) | 297 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $143 (522 zł) | 276 zł | + 89% | |
| Transportation | + 165% | |||
| Transportation in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 165% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,015 (80,334 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (2.73 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $130 (474 zł) | 75 zł | + 532% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 27 zł | - | |
| 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 (30 zł) | 15 zł | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (76 zł) | 25 zł | + 209% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $162 (590 zł) | 100 zł | + 490% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.91 (22 zł) | 17 zł | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.90 (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.49 (20 zł) | 11 zł | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.85 (14 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 180% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.86 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (114 zł) | 27 zł | + 320% | |
| Entertainment | + 286% | |||
| Entertainment in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 286% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (178 zł) | 65 zł | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (89 zł) | 44 zł | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $128 (468 zł) | 114 zł | + 312% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $96 (349 zł) | 90 zł | + 288% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (44 zł) | 15 zł | + 187% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.15 (19 zł) | 6 zł | + 191% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.45 (20 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 231% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $135 (491 zł) | 680 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (3.65 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 1158% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $107 (392 zł) | 108 zł | + 263% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (27 zł) | 13 zł | + 110% | |
| TOTAL | + 216% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 216% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 20,874 zł
($5,720)
in Walnut Creek, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,600 zł
in Łódź.
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