- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Poland
- Berlin
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Berlin, Germany compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Berlin (Germany) is 69% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (26 zł) | 20 zł | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.00 (17 zł) | 18 zł | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.83 (16 zł) | 9 zł | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.75 (3.19 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.02 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.74 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.00 (9 zł) | 19 zł | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.13 (9 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (7 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 272% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.70 (2.98 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (26 zł) | 20 zł | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.53 (7 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (9 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 310% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 87% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €500 (2,127 zł) | 2,325 zł | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €935 (3,976 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €170 (724 zł) | 463 zł | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €822 (3,498 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €556 (2,364 zł) | 844 zł | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €93 (395 zł) | 248 zł | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (128 zł) | 47 zł | + 171% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €394 (1,674 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (425 zł) | 434 zł | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.90 (21 zł) | 18 zł | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (54 zł) | 20 zł | + 166% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 47% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (362 zł) | 275 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (161 zł) | 113 zł | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (362 zł) | 297 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €140 (595 zł) | 276 zł | + 116% | |
| Transportation | + 162% | |||
| Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is 162% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,606 (91,902 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (5.53 zł) | 5.10 zł | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €89 (376 zł) | 75 zł | + 402% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (83 zł) | 27 zł | + 208% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is 44% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (26 zł) | 15 zł | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (28 zł) | 25 zł | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (264 zł) | 100 zł | + 164% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.87 (12 zł) | 17 zł | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.83 (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.95 (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.17 (4.96 zł) | 5.01 zł | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.17 (4.98 zł) | 7 zł | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (81 zł) | 27 zł | + 198% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is 79% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (108 zł) | 65 zł | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (83 zł) | 44 zł | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €126 (537 zł) | 114 zł | + 373% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (179 zł) | 90 zł | + 98% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (31 zł) | 15 zł | + 103% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.94 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (13 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 113% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €163 (693 zł) | 680 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (0.64 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 120% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (194 zł) | 108 zł | + 79% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.50 (19 zł) | 13 zł | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,877 prices entered by 377 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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