Cost of living in Dresden (Germany) is 13% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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| Food | - 13% | |||
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| Food in Dresden (Germany) is 13% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Dresden | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (51 zł) | 50 zł | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (36 zł) | 33 zł | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.26 (18 zł) | 19 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (4.19 zł) | 4.95 zł | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.82 (12 zł) | 20 zł | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.60 (11 zł) | 16 zł | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.83 (25 zł) | 29 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.64 (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.69 (7 zł) | 4.38 zł | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 (3.42 zł) | 4.72 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.23 (22 zł) | 47 zł | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.51 (6 zł) | 12 zł | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.98 (4.20 zł) | 5.16 zł | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Dresden (Germany) is 38% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Dresden | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,154 (4,948 zł) | 8,111 zł | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €782 (3,350 zł) | 6,318 zł | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €173 (742 zł) | 1,049 zł | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €644 (2,760 zł) | 5,014 zł | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €420 (1,801 zł) | 4,514 zł | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 (418 zł) | 554 zł | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (107 zł) | 94 zł | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €525 (2,250 zł) | 2,032 zł | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (451 zł) | 630 zł | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.38 (23 zł) | 58 zł | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (50 zł) | 73 zł | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Dresden (Germany) is 28% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Dresden | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (304 zł) | 416 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (130 zł) | 181 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (351 zł) | 406 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (393 zł) | 666 zł | - 41% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Dresden (Germany) is 36% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Dresden | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,531 (96,569 zł) | 121,700 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (7 zł) | 7 zł | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (255 zł) | 136 zł | + 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (63 zł) | 34 zł | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Dresden (Germany) is 29% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Dresden | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (31 zł) | 33 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (58 zł) | 41 zł | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (198 zł) | 269 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.50 (15 zł) | 27 zł | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 (9 zł) | 21 zł | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.16 (9 zł) | 15 zł | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.23 (5.28 zł) | 15 zł | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (6 zł) | 13 zł | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (73 zł) | 78 zł | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Dresden (Germany) is 22% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Dresden | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (116 zł) | 115 zł | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (83 zł) | 64 zł | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (297 zł) | 388 zł | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (221 zł) | 188 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (27 zł) | 36 zł | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.67 (11 zł) | 19 zł | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.93 (13 zł) | 19 zł | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €535 (2,294 zł) | 2,790 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (0.39 zł) | 1.11 zł | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (148 zł) | 209 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.94 (25 zł) | 20 zł | + 24% | |
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TOTAL | - 13% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 333 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
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