- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Poland
- Dortmund
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dortmund, Germany compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dortmund (Germany) is 83% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (46 zł) | 20 zł | + 131% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (29 zł) | 18 zł | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.44 (15 zł) | 9 zł | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (3.41 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.61 (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.43 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.46 (23 zł) | 19 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (10 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 223% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (6 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 241% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.91 (3.87 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.69 (24 zł) | 20 zł | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.06 (9 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.05 (4.43 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 113% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Dortmund (Germany) is 72% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €907 (3,844 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €741 (3,138 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €154 (654 zł) | 463 zł | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €500 (2,118 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €395 (1,674 zł) | 844 zł | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €108 (455 zł) | 248 zł | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 (86 zł) | 47 zł | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €442 (1,870 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (445 zł) | 434 zł | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.60 (19 zł) | 18 zł | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (50 zł) | 20 zł | + 149% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Dortmund (Germany) is 36% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (353 zł) | 275 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (153 zł) | 113 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (346 zł) | 297 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (490 zł) | 276 zł | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 126% | |||
| Transportation in Dortmund (Germany) is 126% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,456 (99,361 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (6 zł) | 5.10 zł | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €68 (290 zł) | 75 zł | + 287% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (65 zł) | 27 zł | + 141% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Dortmund (Germany) is 5% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (26 zł) | 15 zł | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 25 zł | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 100 zł | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.08 (13 zł) | 17 zł | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.01 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.35 (10 zł) | 11 zł | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (5.08 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.21 (5.11 zł) | 7 zł | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (64 zł) | 27 zł | + 137% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Dortmund (Germany) is 66% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (142 zł) | 65 zł | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (84 zł) | 44 zł | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €54 (228 zł) | 114 zł | + 100% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (220 zł) | 90 zł | + 144% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (34 zł) | 15 zł | + 126% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.88 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.50 (11 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 77% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | 2,300 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (0.51 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (125 zł) | 108 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.11 (22 zł) | 13 zł | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 142 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Dortmund (Germany) is 81% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 13,738 zł
(€3,243)
in Dortmund
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,600 zł
in Łódź.
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