- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Poland
- Dresden
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dresden, Germany compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dresden (Germany) is 70% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (41 zł) | 20 zł | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (27 zł) | 18 zł | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.57 (15 zł) | 9 zł | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.73 (3.06 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.85 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.31 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.42 (23 zł) | 19 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (10 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.74 (7 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 288% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.68 (2.86 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.28 (22 zł) | 20 zł | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 (7 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (3.60 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Dresden (Germany) is 76% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,048 (4,396 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €651 (2,731 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 (617 zł) | 463 zł | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €520 (2,183 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €392 (1,643 zł) | 844 zł | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €94 (394 zł) | 248 zł | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (96 zł) | 47 zł | + 103% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €522 (2,189 zł) | 2,062 zł | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (469 zł) | 434 zł | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (20 zł) | 18 zł | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (47 zł) | 20 zł | + 132% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Dresden (Germany) is 19% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €73 (304 zł) | 275 zł | + 11% | |
| 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) | 297 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (378 zł) | 276 zł | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in Dresden (Germany) is 84% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,338 (93,712 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.38 (5.78 zł) | 5.10 zł | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (228 zł) | 75 zł | + 204% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Dresden (Germany) is 60% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (50 zł) | 15 zł | + 246% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (61 zł) | 25 zł | + 147% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €44 (186 zł) | 100 zł | + 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.50 (15 zł) | 17 zł | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.89 (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 31% | |
| 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) | 5.01 zł | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.50 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (68 zł) | 27 zł | + 151% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Dresden (Germany) is 55% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (110 zł) | 65 zł | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (68 zł) | 44 zł | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 (274 zł) | 114 zł | + 141% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (202 zł) | 90 zł | + 124% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.98 (25 zł) | 15 zł | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.69 (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.61 (11 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 83% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €141 (591 zł) | 680 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.40 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (136 zł) | 108 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.56 (23 zł) | 13 zł | + 81% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 164 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dresden (Germany) is 70% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 5,305 zł
(€1,265)
in Dresden
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,125 zł
in Łódź.
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