- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Poland
- Berlin
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Berlin, Germany compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Berlin (Germany) is 84% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (26 zł) | 20 zł | + 29% | |
| 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 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.75 (3.23 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.41 (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.39 (10 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.00 (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.58 (11 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 277% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (7 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 249% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.70 (3.01 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (30 zł) | 20 zł | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 (7 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (9 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 318% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 117% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €500 (2,152 zł) | 2,325 zł | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €991 (4,267 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €209 (898 zł) | 519 zł | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,027 (4,420 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 276% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €649 (2,794 zł) | 844 zł | + 231% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €189 (812 zł) | 275 zł | + 195% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (129 zł) | 47 zł | + 174% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €320 (1,379 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (437 zł) | 419 zł | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.39 (23 zł) | 20 zł | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (52 zł) | 16 zł | + 237% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 25% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €79 (342 zł) | 275 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (124 zł) | 113 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (374 zł) | 282 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 (580 zł) | 297 zł | + 95% | |
| 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 | €18,910 (81,388 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (5.60 zł) | 5.23 zł | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €89 (381 zł) | 75 zł | + 408% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (84 zł) | 26 zł | + 224% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is 75% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.36 (23 zł) | 14 zł | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (29 zł) | 26 zł | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €79 (339 zł) | 103 zł | + 229% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.24 (14 zł) | 16 zł | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.38 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.22 (10 zł) | 11 zł | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.92 (8 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.31 (5.64 zł) | 7 zł | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (81 zł) | 30 zł | + 169% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is 74% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (116 zł) | 63 zł | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (87 zł) | 44 zł | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €123 (528 zł) | 126 zł | + 318% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (181 zł) | 90 zł | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (35 zł) | 16 zł | + 121% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.99 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 99% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (13 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 115% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €446 (1,920 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 6% | |
| 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 | €37 (161 zł) | 108 zł | + 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.50 (19 zł) | 13 zł | + 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,433 prices entered by 353 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Berlin (Germany) is 107% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 14,478 zł
(€3,364)
in Berlin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,000 zł
in Łódź.
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