- Cost of Living
- United States
- Poland
- Washington D.C.
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Washington D.C., United States compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 172% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 172% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (51 zł) | 20 zł | + 157% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (25 zł) | 17 zł | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.86 (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (3.14 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.14 (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.70 (16 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (26 zł) | 17 zł | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.05 (17 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 518% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.80 (20 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 692% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.25 (8 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 175% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (58 zł) | 20 zł | + 191% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (7 zł) | 5.18 zł | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.40 (12 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 470% | |
| Housing | + 354% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 354% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $4,400 (15,092 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 549% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,286 (7,841 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 369% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (594 zł) | 519 zł | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,097 (7,193 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 512% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,408 (4,828 zł) | 844 zł | + 472% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $87 (297 zł) | 275 zł | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (166 zł) | 47 zł | + 252% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $300 (1,028 zł) | 1,879 zł | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $99 (338 zł) | 419 zł | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (53 zł) | 19 zł | + 180% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (95 zł) | 16 zł | + 515% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $37 (128 zł) | 275 zł | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $30 (103 zł) | 113 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (298 zł) | 283 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $87 (297 zł) | 298 zł | - 0% | |
| Transportation | + 301% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 301% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $16,250 (55,739 zł) | 65,000 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (3.22 zł) | 5.28 zł | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $230 (789 zł) | 75 zł | + 952% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $26 (90 zł) | 26 zł | + 244% | |
| Personal Care | + 147% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 147% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (32 zł) | 14 zł | + 136% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (53 zł) | 26 zł | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $122 (419 zł) | 100 zł | + 319% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (25 zł) | 16 zł | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.42 (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.25 (18 zł) | 11 zł | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.69 (13 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 172% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.80 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (91 zł) | 28 zł | + 223% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 96% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (161 zł) | 63 zł | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (82 zł) | 44 zł | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $163 (557 zł) | 115 zł | + 383% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (257 zł) | 90 zł | + 186% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (46 zł) | 15 zł | + 202% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.25 (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 126% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (17 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 186% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (1,465 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.06 (0.21 zł) | 0.29 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $71 (242 zł) | 108 zł | + 124% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (24 zł) | 13 zł | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 225% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,033 prices entered by 384 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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