- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Washington D.C.
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Washington D.C., United States vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 135% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 135% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (55 zł) | 29 zł | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (27 zł) | 19 zł | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.90 (18 zł) | 8 zł | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (3.49 zł) | 2.60 zł | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.36 (13 zł) | 9 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.12 (19 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 241% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (29 zł) | 11 zł | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.24 (12 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 324% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.79 (7 zł) | 2.22 zł | + 203% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.12 (12 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 266% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (57 zł) | 23 zł | + 142% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.90 (7 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.66 (10 zł) | 2.01 zł | + 399% | |
| Housing | + 252% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 252% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,661 (10,039 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,248 (8,479 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 386% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $184 (692 zł) | 519 zł | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,031 (7,664 zł) | 1,380 zł | + 455% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,521 (5,738 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 450% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $111 (421 zł) | 291 zł | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (175 zł) | 44 zł | + 301% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $400 (1,508 zł) | 1,798 zł | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $144 (543 zł) | 419 zł | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (45 zł) | 21 zł | + 111% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (78 zł) | 16 zł | + 406% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (181 zł) | 264 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $41 (154 zł) | 121 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (307 zł) | 287 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (418 zł) | 303 zł | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 178% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 178% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,144 (79,769 zł) | 68,915 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (2.95 zł) | 5.25 zł | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $133 (502 zł) | 90 zł | + 457% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (75 zł) | 27 zł | + 177% | |
| Personal Care | + 138% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 138% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.97 (23 zł) | 14 zł | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (80 zł) | 27 zł | + 203% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (413 zł) | 100 zł | + 313% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (25 zł) | 16 zł | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.52 (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.15 (19 zł) | 10 zł | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.75 (14 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 211% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.16 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (89 zł) | 30 zł | + 200% | |
| Entertainment | + 147% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 147% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (185 zł) | 59 zł | + 215% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (107 zł) | 51 zł | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $258 (975 zł) | 130 zł | + 652% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $97 (366 zł) | 103 zł | + 256% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (53 zł) | 15 zł | + 239% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.73 (18 zł) | 8 zł | + 127% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (27 zł) | 6 zł | + 340% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $390 (1,471 zł) | 1,984 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (0.54 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $80 (304 zł) | 122 zł | + 149% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (34 zł) | 14 zł | + 148% | |
| TOTAL | + 170% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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PLN
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USD
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Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 170% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 23,209 zł
($6,152)
in Washington D.C.
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
8,600 zł
in Łódź.
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