Cost of living in Walnut Creek, California, United States compared to Łódź, Poland
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| Food | + 199% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 199% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (65 zł) | 20 zł | + 223% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (28 zł) | 17 zł | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (23 zł) | 8 zł | + 194% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.14 (4.17 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.34 (16 zł) | 6 zł | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.23 (19 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 245% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (27 zł) | 10 zł | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.88 (14 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 384% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.12 (8 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 291% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.95 (11 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 285% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (60 zł) | 20 zł | + 199% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.46 (9 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.74 (10 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 387% | |
| Housing | + 346% | |||
| Housing in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 346% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,041 (11,152 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 380% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,609 (9,568 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 472% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $180 (659 zł) | 519 zł | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,194 (8,046 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 585% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,726 (6,330 zł) | 844 zł | + 650% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $127 (465 zł) | 275 zł | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $57 (208 zł) | 47 zł | + 341% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $401 (1,470 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (552 zł) | 419 zł | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (37 zł) | 20 zł | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (80 zł) | 16 zł | + 417% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $49 (180 zł) | 275 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $55 (201 zł) | 113 zł | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (342 zł) | 282 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $122 (448 zł) | 297 zł | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 238% | |||
| Transportation in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 238% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,036 (77,145 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (3.27 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $155 (570 zł) | 75 zł | + 660% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $27 (99 zł) | 26 zł | + 279% | |
| Personal Care | + 195% | |||
| Personal Care in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 195% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (27 zł) | 14 zł | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (92 zł) | 26 zł | + 254% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $147 (539 zł) | 103 zł | + 424% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (27 zł) | 16 zł | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.60 (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.87 (22 zł) | 11 zł | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.54 (13 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 179% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.53 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (107 zł) | 30 zł | + 257% | |
| Entertainment | + 198% | |||
| Entertainment in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 198% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (180 zł) | 63 zł | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (99 zł) | 44 zł | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $134 (491 zł) | 126 zł | + 288% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $97 (356 zł) | 90 zł | + 296% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (48 zł) | 16 zł | + 205% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (18 zł) | 6 zł | + 184% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (23 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 286% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (1,578 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.63 (2.29 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 690% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $78 (288 zł) | 108 zł | + 166% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (30 zł) | 13 zł | + 135% | |
| TOTAL | + 233% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 490 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 233% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 22,289 zł
($6,078)
in Walnut Creek, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,700 zł
in Łódź.
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