- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Poland
- Dortmund
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dortmund, Germany compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dortmund (Germany) is 90% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (46 zł) | 20 zł | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (29 zł) | 17 zł | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.38 (14 zł) | 8 zł | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (3.40 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.56 (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.43 (10 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.23 (22 zł) | 17 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (9 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 239% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (6 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 154% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.91 (3.86 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.69 (24 zł) | 20 zł | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.06 (9 zł) | 5.18 zł | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.05 (4.42 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 116% | |
| 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 (3,836 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €741 (3,131 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €154 (653 zł) | 519 zł | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €500 (2,114 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €395 (1,671 zł) | 844 zł | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €108 (454 zł) | 275 zł | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 (86 zł) | 47 zł | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €442 (1,866 zł) | 1,879 zł | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (444 zł) | 419 zł | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.60 (19 zł) | 19 zł | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (50 zł) | 16 zł | + 223% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Dortmund (Germany) is 35% 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) | 283 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (489 zł) | 298 zł | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 122% | |||
| Transportation in Dortmund (Germany) is 122% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,456 (99,158 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (6 zł) | 5.28 zł | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €68 (289 zł) | 75 zł | + 286% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (65 zł) | 26 zł | + 150% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Dortmund (Germany) is 6% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (25 zł) | 14 zł | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 100 zł | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.08 (13 zł) | 16 zł | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.01 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.35 (10 zł) | 11 zł | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (5.07 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.21 (5.10 zł) | 7 zł | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (64 zł) | 28 zł | + 127% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Dortmund (Germany) is 70% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (142 zł) | 63 zł | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (84 zł) | 44 zł | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €54 (227 zł) | 115 zł | + 97% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (219 zł) | 90 zł | + 144% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (34 zł) | 15 zł | + 125% | |
| 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 | + 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €499 (2,110 zł) | 2,100 zł | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (0.65 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 124% | |
| 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 | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 200 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dortmund (Germany) is 82% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 13,997 zł
(€3,311)
in Dortmund
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,700 zł
in Łódź.
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