- 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 | + 166% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 166% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (54 zł) | 20 zł | + 169% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (26 zł) | 18 zł | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.86 (14 zł) | 9 zł | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (3.46 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.14 (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.70 (17 zł) | 6 zł | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (27 zł) | 19 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.05 (18 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 515% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.80 (21 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 1010% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.25 (8 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 187% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (61 zł) | 20 zł | + 204% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.90 (7 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.40 (12 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 488% | |
| Housing | + 383% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 383% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $4,400 (15,792 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 579% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,286 (8,204 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 391% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (622 zł) | 463 zł | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,097 (7,526 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 540% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,408 (5,052 zł) | 844 zł | + 499% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $87 (311 zł) | 248 zł | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (173 zł) | 47 zł | + 268% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $369 (1,325 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 (415 zł) | 434 zł | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (55 zł) | 18 zł | + 212% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (98 zł) | 20 zł | + 386% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $37 (134 zł) | 275 zł | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $30 (108 zł) | 113 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (312 zł) | 297 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $87 (311 zł) | 276 zł | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 330% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 330% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $16,250 (58,322 zł) | 65,000 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (3.37 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $230 (825 zł) | 75 zł | + 1001% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (90 zł) | 27 zł | + 231% | |
| Personal Care | + 133% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 133% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (40 zł) | 15 zł | + 173% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (40 zł) | 25 zł | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $114 (408 zł) | 100 zł | + 308% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (27 zł) | 17 zł | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.26 (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.93 (18 zł) | 11 zł | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.15 (11 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 126% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.42 (5.09 zł) | 7 zł | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (111 zł) | 27 zł | + 311% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (175 zł) | 65 zł | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (86 zł) | 44 zł | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $187 (672 zł) | 114 zł | + 491% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (269 zł) | 90 zł | + 199% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (45 zł) | 15 zł | + 194% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.25 (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 136% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (18 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 199% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $456 (1,636 zł) | 2,300 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.06 (0.22 zł) | 0.29 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $71 (254 zł) | 108 zł | + 135% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (25 zł) | 13 zł | + 95% | |
| TOTAL | + 239% | |||
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These prices were last updated on October 20, 2017.
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