Cost of living in Łódź, Poland vs Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Łódź (Poland) is 43% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł ($7) | $13 | - 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19 zł ($5.08) | $7 | - 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł ($2.10) | $3.27 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.89 zł ($0.76) | $0.80 | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 zł ($2.70) | $2.02 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł ($1.74) | $2.93 | - 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł ($3.03) | $5.55 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.69 zł ($0.97) | $3.27 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.31 zł ($0.61) | $1.63 | - 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.22 zł ($0.85) | $2.07 | - 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł ($7) | $14 | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.73 zł ($1.24) | $1.70 | - 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.66 zł ($0.70) | $1.91 | - 63% | |
Housing | - 51% | |||
Housing in Łódź (Poland) is 51% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,027 zł ($796) | $1,253 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,964 zł ($516) | $936 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 471 zł ($124) | $166 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,890 zł ($497) | $989 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,028 zł ($270) | $769 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 280 zł ($74) | $96 | - 23% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 zł ($12) | $48 | - 74% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,541 zł ($405) | $299 | + 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 403 zł ($106) | $96 | + 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21 zł ($5.43) | $12 | - 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17 zł ($4.52) | $20 | - 78% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Łódź (Poland) is 5% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 246 zł ($65) | $42 | + 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 118 zł ($31) | $33 | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 310 zł ($81) | $82 | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 350 zł ($92) | $103 | - 10% | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in Łódź (Poland) is 25% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,724 zł ($18,594) | $21,300 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.82 zł ($1.27) | $0.58 | + 119% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 94 zł ($25) | $48 | - 49% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 zł ($7) | $13 | - 50% | |
Personal Care | - 50% | |||
Personal Care in Łódź (Poland) is 50% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 zł ($4.13) | $7 | - 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 zł ($7) | $8 | - 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 101 zł ($27) | $131 | - 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 zł ($4.41) | $5.89 | - 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 zł ($2.94) | $2.89 | + 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 zł ($2.52) | $4.96 | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.13 zł ($1.35) | $3.10 | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł ($2.07) | $1.56 | + 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36 zł ($10) | $17 | - 44% | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in Łódź (Poland) is 35% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 zł ($18) | $44 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 54 zł ($14) | $21 | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 133 zł ($35) | $124 | - 72% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 138 zł ($36) | $53 | - 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18 zł ($4.65) | $10 | - 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 zł ($2.20) | $4.89 | - 55% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 zł ($2.14) | $4.21 | - 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,907 zł ($501) | $432 | + 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 zł ($0.08) | $0.11 | - 26% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 119 zł ($31) | $34 | - 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 14 zł ($3.63) | $6 | - 42% | |
TOTAL | - 39% |

These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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