Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 153% more expensive than in Wrocław (Poland)
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Food | + 99% | |||
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Food in New York City (United States) is 99% more expensive than in Wrocław (Poland) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (77 zł) | 45 zł | + 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (46 zł) | 27 zł | + 73% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (25 zł) | 13 zł | + 89% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.33 (5.30 zł) | 3.53 zł | + 50% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.53 (22 zł) | 12 zł | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (24 zł) | 13 zł | + 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (30 zł) | 16 zł | + 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.26 (17 zł) | 3.89 zł | + 336% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.08 (8 zł) | 3.50 zł | + 136% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.30 (13 zł) | 3.63 zł | + 262% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (78 zł) | 38 zł | + 106% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.98 (12 zł) | 10 zł | + 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.94 (12 zł) | 2.92 zł | + 300% | |
Housing | + 190% | |||
Housing in New York City (United States) is 190% more expensive than in Wrocław (Poland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,942 (19,669 zł) | 6,961 zł | + 183% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,216 (12,799 zł) | 4,520 zł | + 183% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (663 zł) | 683 zł | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,913 (15,574 zł) | 3,914 zł | + 298% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,452 (9,760 zł) | 2,905 zł | + 236% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $106 (424 zł) | 439 zł | - 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (248 zł) | 55 zł | + 350% | |
40” flat screen tv | $331 (1,318 zł) | 1,558 zł | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (496 zł) | 900 zł | - 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (63 zł) | 38 zł | + 65% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (104 zł) | 36 zł | + 189% | |
Clothes | + 45% | |||
Clothes in New York City (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Wrocław (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $67 (267 zł) | 318 zł | - 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $63 (249 zł) | 126 zł | + 98% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $117 (465 zł) | 338 zł | + 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $147 (585 zł) | 381 zł | + 53% | |
Transportation | + 126% | |||
Transportation in New York City (United States) is 126% more expensive than in Wrocław (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,697 (110,243 zł) | 101,212 zł | + 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (4.00 zł) | 7 zł | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $138 (548 zł) | 169 zł | + 225% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $34 (136 zł) | 37 zł | + 269% | |
Personal Care | + 122% | |||
Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 122% more expensive than in Wrocław (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (33 zł) | 24 zł | + 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (84 zł) | 29 zł | + 189% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (441 zł) | 181 zł | + 143% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (40 zł) | 19 zł | + 112% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.87 (19 zł) | 14 zł | + 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (30 zł) | 15 zł | + 99% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $7 (27 zł) | 5.11 zł | + 429% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.53 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (129 zł) | 56 zł | + 130% | |
Entertainment | + 277% | |||
Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 277% more expensive than in Wrocław (Poland) | ||||
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New York City | Wrocław | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 (267 zł) | 84 zł | + 218% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $35 (138 zł) | 55 zł | + 150% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $318 (1,265 zł) | 190 zł | + 565% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $144 (573 zł) | 154 zł | + 273% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (79 zł) | 27 zł | + 190% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.42 (22 zł) | 15 zł | + 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $10 (39 zł) | 12 zł | + 226% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $632 (2,517 zł) | 1,949 zł | + 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.68 (2.70 zł) | 0.24 zł | + 1007% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $143 (567 zł) | 118 zł | + 381% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 (65 zł) | 17 zł | + 278% | |
TOTAL | + 153% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 753 prices entered by 170 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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