- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Poland
- Berlin
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Berlin, Germany compared to 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 | €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 | €3.73 (16 zł) | 9 zł | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.75 (3.21 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.04 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.70 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.00 (9 zł) | 19 zł | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (9 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 220% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.71 (7 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 289% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.70 (2.99 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 7% | |
| 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 | + 312% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 89% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €500 (2,139 zł) | 2,325 zł | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €961 (4,109 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 (693 zł) | 463 zł | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €816 (3,490 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €567 (2,425 zł) | 844 zł | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €110 (472 zł) | 248 zł | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (128 zł) | 47 zł | + 172% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €394 (1,684 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (428 zł) | 434 zł | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.16 (22 zł) | 18 zł | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (55 zł) | 20 zł | + 172% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 45% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (366 zł) | 275 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (157 zł) | 113 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (373 zł) | 297 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €140 (598 zł) | 276 zł | + 117% | |
| 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 | €21,033 (89,972 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (5.56 zł) | 5.10 zł | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €89 (379 zł) | 75 zł | + 405% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (84 zł) | 27 zł | + 209% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is 49% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (26 zł) | 15 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (28 zł) | 25 zł | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (266 zł) | 100 zł | + 166% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.10 (13 zł) | 17 zł | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.83 (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.95 (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.19 (5.09 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.15 (4.93 zł) | 7 zł | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (81 zł) | 27 zł | + 201% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is 77% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (113 zł) | 65 zł | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (83 zł) | 44 zł | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €137 (585 zł) | 114 zł | + 415% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (180 zł) | 90 zł | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (33 zł) | 15 zł | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.93 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (13 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 114% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €157 (670 zł) | 680 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (0.64 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 121% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (197 zł) | 108 zł | + 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.50 (19 zł) | 13 zł | + 49% | |
| 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 1,975 prices entered by 400 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
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