- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Poland
- Dresden
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dresden, Germany compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dresden (Germany) is 86% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (43 zł) | 20 zł | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (28 zł) | 17 zł | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.70 (3.01 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.12 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.54 (11 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.42 (23 zł) | 17 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.31 (10 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 256% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.72 (7 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 196% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.64 (2.75 zł) | 2.81 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.27 (23 zł) | 20 zł | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 (7 zł) | 5.29 zł | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (4.10 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 100% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Dresden (Germany) is 87% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,106 (4,778 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €636 (2,746 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €163 (704 zł) | 519 zł | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €560 (2,418 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €409 (1,768 zł) | 844 zł | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €94 (406 zł) | 275 zł | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €22 (97 zł) | 47 zł | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €522 (2,254 zł) | 1,789 zł | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (483 zł) | 419 zł | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (20 zł) | 20 zł | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (49 zł) | 16 zł | + 214% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Dresden (Germany) is 21% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €71 (308 zł) | 275 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (141 zł) | 113 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (327 zł) | 277 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (380 zł) | 303 zł | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in Dresden (Germany) is 92% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,338 (96,518 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (5.80 zł) | 5.26 zł | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €58 (251 zł) | 75 zł | + 234% | |
| 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 (52 zł) | 14 zł | + 278% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (53 zł) | 26 zł | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (229 zł) | 100 zł | + 129% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.50 (15 zł) | 16 zł | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.47 (11 zł) | 11 zł | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 (5.78 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (70 zł) | 28 zł | + 149% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Dresden (Germany) is 68% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (115 zł) | 63 zł | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (72 zł) | 44 zł | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (300 zł) | 115 zł | + 159% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (208 zł) | 90 zł | + 131% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.98 (26 zł) | 16 zł | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.69 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.71 (12 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 95% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €485 (2,094 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (0.66 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 126% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (149 zł) | 108 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.74 (25 zł) | 13 zł | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 226 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dresden (Germany) is 80% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 12,216 zł
(€2,827)
in Dresden
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,800 zł
in Łódź.
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