Cost of living in Dortmund (Germany) is 37% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland)
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| Food | + 39% | |||
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| Food in Dortmund (Germany) is 39% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (56 zł) | 34 zł | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (33 zł) | 28 zł | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.99 (19 zł) | 13 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (5.93 zł) | 3.52 zł | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.08 (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.45 (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.20 (24 zł) | 19 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.18 (10 zł) | 3.99 zł | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (7 zł) | 2.79 zł | + 166% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (4.60 zł) | 4.17 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.56 (26 zł) | 35 zł | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (5.75 zł) | 3.25 zł | + 77% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Dortmund (Germany) is about the same as in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,069 (5,015 zł) | 5,314 zł | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €706 (3,311 zł) | 3,825 zł | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (718 zł) | 860 zł | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €522 (2,448 zł) | 3,371 zł | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €425 (1,994 zł) | 2,269 zł | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 (510 zł) | 383 zł | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (101 zł) | 45 zł | + 124% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €448 (2,103 zł) | 1,833 zł | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (432 zł) | 409 zł | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.89 (23 zł) | 24 zł | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (56 zł) | 32 zł | + 75% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Dortmund (Germany) is about the same as in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Kraków | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (362 zł) | 299 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (175 zł) | 204 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (402 zł) | 321 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (525 zł) | 362 zł | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Dortmund (Germany) is 88% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,774 (106,854 zł) | 75,077 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.58 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €79 (370 zł) | 160 zł | + 132% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (72 zł) | 27 zł | + 171% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Dortmund (Germany) is about the same as in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (30 zł) | 15 zł | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 39 zł | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €45 (211 zł) | 157 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.41 (16 zł) | 18 zł | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.01 (9 zł) | 15 zł | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.40 (11 zł) | 14 zł | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.24 (5.81 zł) | 5.39 zł | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.14 (5.35 zł) | 8 zł | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (73 zł) | 63 zł | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Dortmund (Germany) is 45% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (160 zł) | 72 zł | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (107 zł) | 58 zł | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (237 zł) | 174 zł | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (228 zł) | 142 zł | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (34 zł) | 24 zł | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.86 (13 zł) | 13 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.98 (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €677 (3,179 zł) | 2,144 zł | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.49 zł) | 0.49 zł | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (136 zł) | 120 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.73 (27 zł) | 16 zł | + 64% | |
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TOTAL | + 37% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 226 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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