Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 187% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
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| Food | + 164% | |||
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| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 164% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (75 zł) | 32 zł | + 138% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (46 zł) | 22 zł | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (35 zł) | 10 zł | + 263% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.18 (5.15 zł) | 3.13 zł | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.54 (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.47 (24 zł) | 9 zł | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (39 zł) | 15 zł | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.80 (17 zł) | 4.39 zł | + 278% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.92 (13 zł) | 2.25 zł | + 466% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.43 (15 zł) | 3.21 zł | + 366% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (57 zł) | 30 zł | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.20 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.88 (13 zł) | 2.86 zł | + 340% | |
| Housing | + 251% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 251% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,448 (15,064 zł) | 4,031 zł | + 274% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,686 (11,738 zł) | 3,003 zł | + 291% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $194 (847 zł) | 537 zł | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,990 (8,693 zł) | 2,231 zł | + 290% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,678 (7,331 zł) | 1,860 zł | + 294% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $95 (413 zł) | 414 zł | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (278 zł) | 47 zł | + 493% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $326 (1,424 zł) | 1,665 zł | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (548 zł) | 516 zł | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (53 zł) | 34 zł | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (116 zł) | 22 zł | + 417% | |
| Clothes | + 106% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 106% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Łódź | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (244 zł) | 256 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $86 (377 zł) | 135 zł | + 178% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (402 zł) | 268 zł | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (507 zł) | 309 zł | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 188% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 188% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,026 (109,350 zł) | 84,936 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.99 (4.31 zł) | 5.67 zł | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $124 (542 zł) | 105 zł | + 419% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (77 zł) | 32 zł | + 143% | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 110% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (33 zł) | 19 zł | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (51 zł) | 44 zł | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $118 (514 zł) | 157 zł | + 227% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (30 zł) | 16 zł | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.37 (19 zł) | 13 zł | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.32 (19 zł) | 12 zł | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.82 (21 zł) | 4.93 zł | + 327% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.63 (11 zł) | 9 zł | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (124 zł) | 43 zł | + 189% | |
| Entertainment | + 168% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 168% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (283 zł) | 82 zł | + 244% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (121 zł) | 57 zł | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $294 (1,285 zł) | 130 zł | + 886% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $106 (464 zł) | 151 zł | + 208% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (65 zł) | 18 zł | + 261% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.62 (25 zł) | 13 zł | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (30 zł) | 9 zł | + 224% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (1,878 zł) | 1,616 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (0.71 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 143% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $86 (376 zł) | 133 zł | + 183% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (45 zł) | 17 zł | + 155% | |
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TOTAL | + 187% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 350 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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