Cost of living in Berlin, Germany vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 83% | |||
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Food in Berlin (Germany) is 83% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (54 zł) | 26 zł | + 108% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (37 zł) | 19 zł | + 92% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 101% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.90 (4.15 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 44% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.08 (14 zł) | 10 zł | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.63 (12 zł) | 7 zł | + 82% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.41 (25 zł) | 12 zł | + 115% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.51 (12 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 212% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.34 (6 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 166% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.21 (5.56 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 73% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.49 (25 zł) | 27 zł | - 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.73 (8 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 67% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.98 (4.48 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 68% | |
Housing | + 124% | |||
Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 124% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,443 (6,616 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 119% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,113 (5,101 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 160% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €148 (680 zł) | 471 zł | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,010 (4,632 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 145% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €733 (3,358 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 227% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (427 zł) | 280 zł | + 52% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (112 zł) | 47 zł | + 136% | |
40” flat screen tv | €395 (1,813 zł) | 1,541 zł | + 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (465 zł) | 403 zł | + 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.13 (19 zł) | 21 zł | - 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (66 zł) | 17 zł | + 286% | |
Clothes | + 33% | |||
Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 33% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (397 zł) | 246 zł | + 61% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (137 zł) | 118 zł | + 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (400 zł) | 310 zł | + 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (492 zł) | 350 zł | + 41% | |
Transportation | + 136% | |||
Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is 136% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,621 (99,112 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (6 zł) | 4.82 zł | + 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (348 zł) | 94 zł | + 269% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (80 zł) | 26 zł | + 213% | |
Personal Care | + 64% | |||
Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is 64% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.72 (26 zł) | 16 zł | + 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (34 zł) | 28 zł | + 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €83 (380 zł) | 101 zł | + 277% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.31 (15 zł) | 17 zł | - 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.88 (9 zł) | 11 zł | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.39 (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 (7 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.30 (5.98 zł) | 8 zł | - 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (112 zł) | 36 zł | + 210% | |
Entertainment | + 74% | |||
Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is 74% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (154 zł) | 68 zł | + 128% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (101 zł) | 54 zł | + 86% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €88 (402 zł) | 133 zł | + 203% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 (314 zł) | 138 zł | + 128% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (40 zł) | 18 zł | + 123% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.73 (17 zł) | 8 zł | + 104% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.62 (17 zł) | 8 zł | + 104% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €418 (1,918 zł) | 1,907 zł | + 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (0.49 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (146 zł) | 119 zł | + 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (30 zł) | 14 zł | + 116% | |
TOTAL | + 102% |

These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 16,732 zł (€3,650) in Berlin to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 8,300 zł in Łódź.
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