- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Poland
- Dresden
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dresden, Germany compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dresden (Germany) is 88% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (43 zł) | 20 zł | + 115% | |
| 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 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.72 (3.08 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.99 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.59 (11 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.27 (23 zł) | 10 zł | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.40 (10 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 250% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.72 (7 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 272% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.63 (2.71 zł) | 2.81 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.35 (23 zł) | 20 zł | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 (7 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 (4.02 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 95% | |
| 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 (4,747 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €636 (2,729 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €163 (700 zł) | 519 zł | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €560 (2,403 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €409 (1,757 zł) | 844 zł | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €94 (403 zł) | 275 zł | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €22 (96 zł) | 47 zł | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €522 (2,240 zł) | 1,789 zł | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (480 zł) | 419 zł | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (20 zł) | 20 zł | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (48 zł) | 16 zł | + 212% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Dresden (Germany) is 20% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €71 (306 zł) | 275 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (140 zł) | 113 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (325 zł) | 282 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (378 zł) | 297 zł | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in Dresden (Germany) is 94% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,338 (95,900 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (5.77 zł) | 5.23 zł | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €58 (250 zł) | 75 zł | + 233% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Dresden (Germany) is 64% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (52 zł) | 14 zł | + 276% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (52 zł) | 26 zł | + 101% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (233 zł) | 103 zł | + 126% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.50 (15 zł) | 16 zł | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.17 (9 zł) | 11 zł | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.23 (5.29 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (70 zł) | 30 zł | + 132% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Dresden (Germany) is 59% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (114 zł) | 63 zł | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (70 zł) | 44 zł | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (298 zł) | 126 zł | + 136% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (207 zł) | 90 zł | + 130% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (26 zł) | 16 zł | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.67 (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.72 (12 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 95% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €485 (2,081 zł) | 2,040 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (0.39 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (148 zł) | 108 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.74 (25 zł) | 13 zł | + 91% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 275 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dresden (Germany) is 78% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 12,310 zł
(€2,867)
in Dresden
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,900 zł
in Łódź.
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