- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Poland
- Dortmund
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dortmund, Germany compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dortmund (Germany) is 100% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (45 zł) | 20 zł | + 125% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (31 zł) | 17 zł | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.66 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (3.97 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.89 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.43 (10 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.12 (22 zł) | 10 zł | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (9 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 222% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.46 (6 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 218% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (3.89 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.66 (24 zł) | 20 zł | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.00 (9 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (4.81 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 134% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Dortmund (Germany) is 77% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €959 (4,132 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €724 (3,121 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €154 (665 zł) | 519 zł | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €500 (2,154 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €396 (1,707 zł) | 844 zł | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €108 (463 zł) | 275 zł | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 (88 zł) | 47 zł | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €442 (1,902 zł) | 1,789 zł | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (431 zł) | 419 zł | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.60 (20 zł) | 20 zł | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (53 zł) | 16 zł | + 239% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Dortmund (Germany) is 36% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (347 zł) | 275 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (155 zł) | 113 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (372 zł) | 282 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (463 zł) | 297 zł | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 125% | |||
| Transportation in Dortmund (Germany) is 125% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,774 (98,111 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (6 zł) | 5.23 zł | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €65 (282 zł) | 75 zł | + 276% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (66 zł) | 26 zł | + 154% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Dortmund (Germany) is 31% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (26 zł) | 14 zł | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (215 zł) | 103 zł | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.08 (13 zł) | 16 zł | - 19% | |
| 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 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (5.17 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.09 (4.71 zł) | 7 zł | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (67 zł) | 30 zł | + 125% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Dortmund (Germany) is 72% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (141 zł) | 63 zł | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (90 zł) | 44 zł | + 104% | |
| 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) | 90 zł | + 127% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (31 zł) | 16 zł | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.65 (11 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 90% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €600 (2,585 zł) | 2,040 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (0.46 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (138 zł) | 108 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.35 (23 zł) | 13 zł | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 333 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dortmund (Germany) is 88% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 13,146 zł
(€3,051)
in Dortmund
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,000 zł
in Łódź.
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