Cost of living in Dortmund (Germany) is 4% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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| Food | - 10% | |||
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| Food in Dortmund (Germany) is 10% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (51 zł) | 52 zł | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (30 zł) | 33 zł | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.99 (17 zł) | 19 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (5.40 zł) | 4.30 zł | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.08 (13 zł) | 20 zł | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.45 (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.20 (22 zł) | 29 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.18 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (7 zł) | 4.38 zł | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (4.19 zł) | 4.72 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.56 (24 zł) | 39 zł | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (5.23 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Dortmund (Germany) is 37% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,069 (4,563 zł) | 6,371 zł | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €706 (3,012 zł) | 6,318 zł | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (653 zł) | 1,049 zł | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €522 (2,227 zł) | 3,942 zł | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €425 (1,814 zł) | 4,514 zł | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 (464 zł) | 554 zł | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (92 zł) | 94 zł | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €448 (1,913 zł) | 2,032 zł | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (393 zł) | 630 zł | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.89 (21 zł) | 58 zł | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (51 zł) | 73 zł | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Dortmund (Germany) is 18% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (329 zł) | 416 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (159 zł) | 181 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (366 zł) | 406 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (477 zł) | 666 zł | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Dortmund (Germany) is 63% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,774 (97,210 zł) | 121,700 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €74 (315 zł) | 135 zł | + 134% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (66 zł) | 35 zł | + 91% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Dortmund (Germany) is 35% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.76 (25 zł) | 33 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 41 zł | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €45 (192 zł) | 244 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.35 (14 zł) | 27 zł | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.21 (9 zł) | 21 zł | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.40 (10 zł) | 15 zł | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.23 (5.27 zł) | 15 zł | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.15 (4.92 zł) | 13 zł | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (86 zł) | 81 zł | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Dortmund (Germany) is 10% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (160 zł) | 115 zł | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (101 zł) | 64 zł | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (288 zł) | 388 zł | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (240 zł) | 188 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (35 zł) | 36 zł | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.18 (14 zł) | 19 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.07 (13 zł) | 19 zł | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €582 (2,485 zł) | 2,790 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.44 zł) | 1.11 zł | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (124 zł) | 176 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (29 zł) | 20 zł | + 40% | |
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TOTAL | - 4% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 356 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2025.
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