- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Berlin, Germany vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Berlin (Germany) is 70% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (42 zł) | 29 zł | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (31 zł) | 19 zł | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.63 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (4.17 zł) | 2.60 zł | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.48 (15 zł) | 9 zł | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.38 (10 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.21 (22 zł) | 11 zł | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (10 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 259% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.59 (7 zł) | 2.22 zł | + 206% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.88 (3.77 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (27 zł) | 23 zł | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.74 (7 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (4.70 zł) | 2.01 zł | + 134% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 126% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,359 (5,821 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,052 (4,505 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €232 (995 zł) | 519 zł | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,024 (4,386 zł) | 1,380 zł | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €617 (2,645 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €161 (690 zł) | 291 zł | + 137% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (106 zł) | 44 zł | + 143% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €326 (1,398 zł) | 1,798 zł | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (446 zł) | 419 zł | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.45 (23 zł) | 21 zł | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (58 zł) | 16 zł | + 276% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 11% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €72 (309 zł) | 264 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (126 zł) | 121 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (322 zł) | 287 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (377 zł) | 303 zł | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 129% | |||
| Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is 129% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,797 (84,807 zł) | 68,915 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (5.96 zł) | 5.25 zł | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €80 (342 zł) | 90 zł | + 280% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (85 zł) | 27 zł | + 215% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is 67% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.34 (23 zł) | 14 zł | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (29 zł) | 27 zł | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €81 (346 zł) | 100 zł | + 246% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.10 (13 zł) | 16 zł | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.32 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.01 (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.82 (8 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (84 zł) | 30 zł | + 184% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is 57% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (117 zł) | 59 zł | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (87 zł) | 51 zł | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 (364 zł) | 130 zł | + 181% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (212 zł) | 103 zł | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (35 zł) | 15 zł | + 126% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.92 (12 zł) | 8 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.11 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 114% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €429 (1,838 zł) | 1,984 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (0.55 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €24 (103 zł) | 122 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (27 zł) | 14 zł | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
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Cost of living in Berlin (Germany) is 94% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 18,989 zł
(€4,433)
in Berlin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,800 zł
in Łódź.
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