Cost of living in Essen (Germany) is 5% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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| Food | - 14% | |||
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| Food in Essen (Germany) is 14% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Essen | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (47 zł) | 52 zł | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (29 zł) | 33 zł | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.30 (18 zł) | 19 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (4.08 zł) | 4.30 zł | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.93 (12 zł) | 20 zł | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.33 (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.84 (21 zł) | 29 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 (5.48 zł) | 4.38 zł | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 (3.40 zł) | 4.72 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (27 zł) | 39 zł | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (5.74 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 11% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Essen (Germany) is 31% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Essen | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,047 (4,452 zł) | 6,371 zł | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €598 (2,543 zł) | 6,318 zł | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €201 (853 zł) | 1,049 zł | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €615 (2,613 zł) | 3,942 zł | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €427 (1,816 zł) | 4,514 zł | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €146 (621 zł) | 554 zł | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (107 zł) | 94 zł | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €447 (1,901 zł) | 2,032 zł | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €134 (568 zł) | 630 zł | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (36 zł) | 58 zł | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (55 zł) | 73 zł | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Essen (Germany) is 7% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Essen | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (349 zł) | 416 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €49 (207 zł) | 181 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (350 zł) | 406 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (474 zł) | 666 zł | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Essen (Germany) is 49% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Essen | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,072 (98,067 zł) | 121,700 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (6 zł) | 6 zł | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €63 (270 zł) | 135 zł | + 100% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (94 zł) | 35 zł | + 173% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Essen (Germany) is 19% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Essen | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (38 zł) | 33 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (56 zł) | 41 zł | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €76 (324 zł) | 244 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.52 (11 zł) | 27 zł | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.73 (7 zł) | 21 zł | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.36 (10 zł) | 15 zł | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.35 (5.76 zł) | 15 zł | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.38 (5.86 zł) | 13 zł | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (69 zł) | 81 zł | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Essen (Germany) is 17% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Essen | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (133 zł) | 115 zł | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (80 zł) | 64 zł | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €89 (378 zł) | 388 zł | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (237 zł) | 188 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (32 zł) | 36 zł | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 (13 zł) | 19 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.49 (15 zł) | 19 zł | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €453 (1,925 zł) | 2,790 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (0.49 zł) | 1.11 zł | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 (115 zł) | 176 zł | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (27 zł) | 20 zł | + 30% | |
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TOTAL | - 5% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 331 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2025.
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