- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Poland
- Dresden
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dresden, Germany compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dresden (Germany) is 81% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (42 zł) | 20 zł | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (27 zł) | 17 zł | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.70 (2.93 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.12 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.54 (11 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.42 (23 zł) | 17 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.31 (10 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 246% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.72 (7 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 187% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.64 (2.67 zł) | 2.81 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.27 (22 zł) | 20 zł | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 (7 zł) | 5.18 zł | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (3.98 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Dresden (Germany) is 83% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,106 (4,641 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €636 (2,668 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €163 (684 zł) | 519 zł | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €560 (2,349 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €409 (1,718 zł) | 844 zł | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €94 (394 zł) | 275 zł | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €22 (94 zł) | 47 zł | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €522 (2,190 zł) | 1,879 zł | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (469 zł) | 419 zł | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (20 zł) | 19 zł | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (47 zł) | 16 zł | + 205% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Dresden (Germany) is 17% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €71 (299 zł) | 275 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (137 zł) | 113 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (318 zł) | 283 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (369 zł) | 298 zł | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Dresden (Germany) is 85% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,338 (93,759 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (5.64 zł) | 5.28 zł | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €58 (244 zł) | 75 zł | + 225% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Dresden (Germany) is 68% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (50 zł) | 14 zł | + 267% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (51 zł) | 26 zł | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (223 zł) | 100 zł | + 123% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.50 (15 zł) | 16 zł | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.47 (10 zł) | 11 zł | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 (5.61 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (5.99 zł) | 7 zł | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (68 zł) | 28 zł | + 142% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Dresden (Germany) is 61% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (111 zł) | 63 zł | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (69 zł) | 44 zł | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (291 zł) | 115 zł | + 152% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (202 zł) | 90 zł | + 125% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.98 (25 zł) | 15 zł | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.69 (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.71 (11 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 90% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €485 (2,034 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (0.64 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 120% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (144 zł) | 108 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.74 (24 zł) | 13 zł | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 217 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
4.197
PLN
/
EUR
Do you live in Łódź? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Morelia is 59% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in New York is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Davao is 66% cheaper than in Honolulu
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 63% cheaper than in Caracas
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in New York is 153% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
- Cost of living in LA is 20% cheaper than in New York
- Cost of living in Osaka is 16% cheaper than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 13% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 53% cheaper than in Singapore
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in The Hague (Netherlands)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Hanover (Germany)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kraków (Poland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Gdańsk (Poland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Ljubljana (Slovenia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Zagreb (Croatia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Riga (Latvia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Cost of living in Dresden (Germany) is 74% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 13,431 zł
(€3,200)
in Dresden
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,700 zł
in Łódź.
Recent Prices Added
- Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island costs C$8 (8 minutes ago)
- One-way ticket in public transport in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania costs $2.50 (11 minutes ago)
- One-way ticket in public transport in Honolulu, Hawaii costs $2.50 (21 minutes ago)
- Jeans (levis 501 or similar) in Juba costs 3,000 Pound (25 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Hyderabad costs ₨750 (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 45 m2 furnished studio in expensive area in Evora costs €350 (about 1 hour ago)