- Cost of Living
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- Łódź
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Cost of living in Berlin, Germany compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Berlin (Germany) is 79% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (26 zł) | 20 zł | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.00 (17 zł) | 17 zł | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.64 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.75 (3.24 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.27 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.40 (10 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.00 (9 zł) | 17 zł | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (11 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 285% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.32 (5.71 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 127% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.70 (3.02 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (29 zł) | 20 zł | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.53 (7 zł) | 5.29 zł | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (9 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 322% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 99% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €500 (2,159 zł) | 2,325 zł | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €967 (4,174 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €207 (893 zł) | 519 zł | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €824 (3,556 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €609 (2,628 zł) | 844 zł | + 211% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €124 (535 zł) | 275 zł | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (130 zł) | 47 zł | + 175% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €337 (1,454 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (408 zł) | 419 zł | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.69 (25 zł) | 20 zł | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (56 zł) | 16 zł | + 264% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 45% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (365 zł) | 275 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (158 zł) | 113 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (368 zł) | 277 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €147 (634 zł) | 303 zł | + 110% | |
| Transportation | + 158% | |||
| Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is 158% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,998 (82,034 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (5.61 zł) | 5.26 zł | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €89 (382 zł) | 75 zł | + 410% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (85 zł) | 26 zł | + 225% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is 78% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.36 (23 zł) | 14 zł | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (30 zł) | 26 zł | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €79 (340 zł) | 100 zł | + 240% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.10 (13 zł) | 16 zł | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.00 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.97 (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.67 (7 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.42 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (81 zł) | 28 zł | + 188% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is 73% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (114 zł) | 63 zł | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (79 zł) | 44 zł | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €121 (521 zł) | 115 zł | + 351% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (181 zł) | 90 zł | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (34 zł) | 16 zł | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.98 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 100% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (13 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 116% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €465 (2,006 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (0.65 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 123% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (188 zł) | 108 zł | + 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.50 (19 zł) | 13 zł | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,424 prices entered by 344 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2018.
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