Cost of living in Walnut Creek, California, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
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| Food | + 181% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 181% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (68 zł) | 20 zł | + 240% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (28 zł) | 18 zł | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (26 zł) | 9 zł | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (3.79 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.29 (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.34 (19 zł) | 6 zł | + 200% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (26 zł) | 19 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.21 (15 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 409% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.15 (8 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 309% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.76 (10 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 250% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (60 zł) | 20 zł | + 199% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.27 (8 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.56 (9 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 340% | |
| Housing | + 337% | |||
| Housing in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 337% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,037 (10,831 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 366% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,590 (9,237 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 453% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $171 (611 zł) | 463 zł | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,128 (7,590 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 546% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,673 (5,967 zł) | 844 zł | + 607% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $121 (432 zł) | 248 zł | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (182 zł) | 47 zł | + 286% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $416 (1,483 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $238 (847 zł) | 434 zł | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (33 zł) | 18 zł | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (88 zł) | 20 zł | + 337% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (172 zł) | 275 zł | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $47 (167 zł) | 113 zł | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (277 zł) | 297 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $133 (475 zł) | 276 zł | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 180% | |||
| Transportation in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 180% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,157 (79,008 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 (3.09 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $130 (463 zł) | 75 zł | + 518% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (87 zł) | 27 zł | + 223% | |
| Personal Care | + 192% | |||
| Personal Care in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 192% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (31 zł) | 15 zł | + 111% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (87 zł) | 25 zł | + 252% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $143 (508 zł) | 100 zł | + 408% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (25 zł) | 17 zł | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.30 (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.43 (19 zł) | 11 zł | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.73 (13 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 165% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.69 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (111 zł) | 27 zł | + 312% | |
| Entertainment | + 240% | |||
| Entertainment in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 240% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (165 zł) | 65 zł | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (93 zł) | 44 zł | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $128 (457 zł) | 114 zł | + 302% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $95 (339 zł) | 90 zł | + 276% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (44 zł) | 15 zł | + 186% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (18 zł) | 6 zł | + 177% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.95 (21 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 254% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $519 (1,851 zł) | 2,300 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (3.57 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 1130% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $90 (322 zł) | 108 zł | + 198% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (28 zł) | 13 zł | + 119% | |
| TOTAL | + 219% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 219% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 21,722 zł
($6,092)
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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