Cost of living in Dresden (Germany) is 24% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland)
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Food | - 33% | |||
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Food in Dresden (Germany) is 33% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Dresden | Łódź | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (51 zł) | 68 zł | - 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (35 zł) | 33 zł | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.26 (18 zł) | 28 zł | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (4.13 zł) | 7 zł | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.82 (12 zł) | 20 zł | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.60 (11 zł) | 18 zł | - 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.83 (25 zł) | 29 zł | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.64 (11 zł) | 7 zł | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.69 (7 zł) | 5.81 zł | + 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 (3.37 zł) | 8 zł | - 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.23 (22 zł) | 82 zł | - 73% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.51 (6 zł) | 11 zł | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.98 (4.14 zł) | 8 zł | - 47% | |
Housing | - 30% | |||
Housing in Dresden (Germany) is 30% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,154 (4,872 zł) | 7,146 zł | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €782 (3,299 zł) | 5,195 zł | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €173 (731 zł) | 1,395 zł | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €644 (2,717 zł) | 3,629 zł | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €420 (1,774 zł) | 2,912 zł | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 (411 zł) | 798 zł | - 48% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (106 zł) | 75 zł | + 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | €525 (2,216 zł) | 1,379 zł | + 61% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (444 zł) | 781 zł | - 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.38 (23 zł) | 61 zł | - 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (49 zł) | 74 zł | - 34% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Dresden (Germany) is 29% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (299 zł) | 403 zł | - 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (128 zł) | 195 zł | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (346 zł) | 397 zł | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (387 zł) | 615 zł | - 37% | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Dresden (Germany) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,531 (95,086 zł) | 164,210 zł | - 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (252 zł) | 230 zł | + 9% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (62 zł) | 28 zł | + 119% | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Dresden (Germany) is 46% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (31 zł) | 39 zł | - 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (57 zł) | 76 zł | - 25% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (195 zł) | 291 zł | - 33% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.50 (15 zł) | 29 zł | - 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 (9 zł) | 29 zł | - 68% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.16 (9 zł) | 26 zł | - 64% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.23 (5.20 zł) | 16 zł | - 67% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (6 zł) | 16 zł | - 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (72 zł) | 104 zł | - 30% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Dresden (Germany) is 27% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Dresden | Łódź | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (114 zł) | 140 zł | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (82 zł) | 73 zł | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (293 zł) | 427 zł | - 31% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (217 zł) | 214 zł | + 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (27 zł) | 43 zł | - 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.67 (11 zł) | 24 zł | - 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.93 (12 zł) | 20 zł | - 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €535 (2,259 zł) | 2,736 zł | - 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (0.38 zł) | 0.96 zł | - 60% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (145 zł) | 208 zł | - 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.94 (25 zł) | 29 zł | - 13% | |
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TOTAL | - 24% |

These prices were last updated on February 07, 2025.
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