Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 239% more expensive than in Włocławek (Poland)
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Food | + 123% | |||
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Food in New York City (United States) is 123% more expensive than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
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New York City | Włocławek | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (77 zł) | 54 zł | + 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (46 zł) | 19 zł | + 137% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (25 zł) | 12 zł | + 106% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.33 (5.26 zł) | 4.53 zł | + 16% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.53 (22 zł) | 10 zł | + 129% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (24 zł) | 7 zł | + 263% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (30 zł) | 12 zł | + 156% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.26 (17 zł) | 4.46 zł | + 277% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.08 (8 zł) | 2.61 zł | + 215% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.30 (13 zł) | 2.91 zł | + 347% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (77 zł) | 31 zł | + 149% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.98 (12 zł) | 5.19 zł | + 127% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.94 (12 zł) | 3.29 zł | + 252% | |
Housing | + 404% | |||
Housing in New York City (United States) is 404% more expensive than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
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New York City | Włocławek | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,942 (19,528 zł) | 1,915 zł | + 920% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,216 (12,708 zł) | 1,457 zł | + 772% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (659 zł) | 366 zł | + 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,913 (15,462 zł) | 1,200 zł | + 1189% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,452 (9,690 zł) | 871 zł | + 1012% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $106 (421 zł) | 800 zł | - 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (246 zł) | 55 zł | + 351% | |
40” flat screen tv | $331 (1,309 zł) | 2,307 zł | - 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (493 zł) | 512 zł | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (62 zł) | 12 zł | + 438% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (103 zł) | 116 zł | - 11% | |
Clothes | + 79% | |||
Clothes in New York City (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
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New York City | Włocławek | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $67 (265 zł) | 187 zł | + 42% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $63 (248 zł) | 127 zł | + 96% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $117 (462 zł) | 289 zł | + 60% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $147 (581 zł) | 266 zł | + 119% | |
Transportation | + 319% | |||
Transportation in New York City (United States) is 319% more expensive than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,697 (109,455 zł) | 46,429 zł | + 136% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (3.97 zł) | 5.65 zł | - 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $138 (544 zł) | 69 zł | + 692% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $34 (135 zł) | 36 zł | + 277% | |
Personal Care | + 223% | |||
Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 223% more expensive than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
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New York City | Włocławek | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (33 zł) | 11 zł | + 200% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (83 zł) | 20 zł | + 315% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (438 zł) | 80 zł | + 447% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (40 zł) | 16 zł | + 145% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.87 (19 zł) | 13 zł | + 51% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (29 zł) | 11 zł | + 163% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $7 (27 zł) | 6 zł | + 343% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.53 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (128 zł) | 19 zł | + 592% | |
Entertainment | + 123% | |||
Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 123% more expensive than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
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New York City | Włocławek | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 (265 zł) | 59 zł | + 351% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $35 (137 zł) | 33 zł | + 319% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $318 (1,256 zł) | 90 zł | + 1296% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $144 (569 zł) | 107 zł | + 431% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (78 zł) | 20 zł | + 282% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.42 (21 zł) | 10 zł | + 107% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $10 (39 zł) | 7 zł | + 491% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $632 (2,499 zł) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.68 (2.68 zł) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $143 (563 zł) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 (65 zł) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 239% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 596 prices entered by 152 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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