- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Poland
- Dortmund
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dortmund, Germany vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dortmund (Germany) is 69% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (45 zł) | 30 zł | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (30 zł) | 19 zł | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.66 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (4.13 zł) | 2.65 zł | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.83 (12 zł) | 9 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.51 (11 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.12 (22 zł) | 11 zł | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (10 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 235% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.45 (6 zł) | 2.27 zł | + 174% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.89 (3.84 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (26 zł) | 24 zł | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.00 (9 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (4.80 zł) | 1.95 zł | + 146% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Dortmund (Germany) is 56% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,000 (4,297 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €734 (3,156 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €156 (669 zł) | 519 zł | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €500 (2,149 zł) | 1,426 zł | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €396 (1,703 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €108 (462 zł) | 291 zł | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €21 (90 zł) | 44 zł | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €442 (1,898 zł) | 1,798 zł | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €102 (439 zł) | 419 zł | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.06 (22 zł) | 21 zł | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (53 zł) | 16 zł | + 239% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Dortmund (Germany) is 34% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (346 zł) | 264 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (155 zł) | 118 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (371 zł) | 276 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (481 zł) | 299 zł | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 114% | |||
| Transportation in Dortmund (Germany) is 114% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,774 (97,890 zł) | 68,024 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (6 zł) | 5.25 zł | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €69 (298 zł) | 91 zł | + 228% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (66 zł) | 27 zł | + 146% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Dortmund (Germany) is 22% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (27 zł) | 14 zł | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €42 (182 zł) | 100 zł | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.08 (13 zł) | 16 zł | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.01 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.35 (10 zł) | 10 zł | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (5.15 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.09 (4.70 zł) | 7 zł | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (67 zł) | 30 zł | + 128% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Dortmund (Germany) is 66% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (140 zł) | 59 zł | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (89 zł) | 47 zł | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €52 (225 zł) | 126 zł | + 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (204 zł) | 103 zł | + 98% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (31 zł) | 15 zł | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 (12 zł) | 8 zł | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.65 (11 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 90% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €600 (2,579 zł) | 1,972 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.45 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (138 zł) | 122 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.35 (23 zł) | 14 zł | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 431 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dortmund (Germany) is 73% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 17,253 zł
(€4,014)
in Dortmund
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
10,000 zł
in Łódź.
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