- 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 | + 200% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 200% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (56 zł) | 20 zł | + 182% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (27 zł) | 17 zł | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.86 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (3.44 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.14 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.70 (18 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (29 zł) | 10 zł | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.05 (19 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 546% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.80 (22 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 998% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.25 (8 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 201% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (64 zł) | 20 zł | + 219% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.98 (7 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.40 (13 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 521% | |
| Housing | + 399% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 399% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $4,400 (16,549 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 612% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,286 (8,598 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 414% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (652 zł) | 519 zł | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,097 (7,886 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 571% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,408 (5,294 zł) | 844 zł | + 527% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $87 (326 zł) | 275 zł | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (182 zł) | 47 zł | + 286% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $366 (1,375 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (469 zł) | 419 zł | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (47 zł) | 20 zł | + 136% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (103 zł) | 16 zł | + 565% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $37 (140 zł) | 275 zł | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $30 (113 zł) | 113 zł | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (313 zł) | 282 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $87 (326 zł) | 297 zł | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 358% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 358% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $16,250 (61,117 zł) | 65,000 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (3.54 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $230 (865 zł) | 75 zł | + 1053% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (70 zł) | 26 zł | + 169% | |
| Personal Care | + 157% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 157% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (34 zł) | 14 zł | + 146% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (77 zł) | 26 zł | + 196% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $108 (405 zł) | 103 zł | + 294% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (26 zł) | 16 zł | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.14 (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.12 (19 zł) | 11 zł | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.80 (14 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 207% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.29 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (98 zł) | 30 zł | + 228% | |
| Entertainment | + 122% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 122% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (177 zł) | 63 zł | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (90 zł) | 44 zł | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $253 (950 zł) | 126 zł | + 652% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (282 zł) | 90 zł | + 213% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (52 zł) | 16 zł | + 224% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.25 (16 zł) | 6 zł | + 148% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (19 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 213% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $426 (1,604 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.06 (0.23 zł) | 0.29 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $71 (266 zł) | 108 zł | + 146% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (26 zł) | 13 zł | + 104% | |
| TOTAL | + 260% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,201 prices entered by 366 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 260% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 22,691 zł
($6,033)
in Washington D.C.
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,300 zł
in Łódź.
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