Cost of living in Dortmund (Germany) is 59% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
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| Food | + 58% | |||
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| Food in Dortmund (Germany) is 58% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (47 zł) | 32 zł | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (32 zł) | 22 zł | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.99 (19 zł) | 10 zł | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (4.99 zł) | 3.13 zł | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.06 (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.39 (11 zł) | 9 zł | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.33 (25 zł) | 15 zł | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 (10 zł) | 4.39 zł | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.69 (8 zł) | 2.25 zł | + 253% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (4.61 zł) | 3.21 zł | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (30 zł) | 30 zł | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.17 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (5.70 zł) | 2.86 zł | + 99% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Dortmund (Germany) is 29% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,069 (5,022 zł) | 4,031 zł | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €706 (3,315 zł) | 3,003 zł | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (719 zł) | 537 zł | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €522 (2,451 zł) | 2,231 zł | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €425 (1,997 zł) | 1,860 zł | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 (510 zł) | 414 zł | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (101 zł) | 47 zł | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €448 (2,106 zł) | 1,665 zł | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (434 zł) | 516 zł | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.89 (23 zł) | 34 zł | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (56 zł) | 22 zł | + 150% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Dortmund (Germany) is 41% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Łódź | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (363 zł) | 256 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (175 zł) | 135 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (424 zł) | 268 zł | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (525 zł) | 309 zł | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 110% | |||
| Transportation in Dortmund (Germany) is 110% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,774 (107,002 zł) | 84,936 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (7 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €70 (331 zł) | 105 zł | + 217% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (73 zł) | 32 zł | + 128% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Dortmund (Germany) is 10% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (30 zł) | 19 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 44 zł | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €45 (212 zł) | 157 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.41 (16 zł) | 16 zł | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.01 (9 zł) | 13 zł | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.39 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.19 (5.60 zł) | 4.93 zł | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.27 (5.99 zł) | 9 zł | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (73 zł) | 43 zł | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Dortmund (Germany) is 56% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Dortmund | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (153 zł) | 82 zł | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (100 zł) | 57 zł | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (237 zł) | 130 zł | + 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (217 zł) | 151 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (34 zł) | 18 zł | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 (13 zł) | 13 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.98 (14 zł) | 9 zł | + 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €592 (2,783 zł) | 1,616 zł | + 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.49 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (151 zł) | 133 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.73 (27 zł) | 17 zł | + 54% | |
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TOTAL | + 59% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 143 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2022.
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