Cost of living in Dublin (Ireland) is 24% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
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Food | + 6% | |||
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Food in Dublin (Ireland) is 6% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Dublin | Łódź | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (79 zł) | 68 zł | + 17% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (46 zł) | 33 zł | + 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.12 (22 zł) | 28 zł | - 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.39 (5.92 zł) | 7 zł | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.43 (19 zł) | 20 zł | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.82 (12 zł) | 18 zł | - 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (26 zł) | 29 zł | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.24 (14 zł) | 7 zł | + 106% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.70 (7 zł) | 5.81 zł | + 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.47 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 80% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (61 zł) | 82 zł | - 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.50 (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.53 (6 zł) | 8 zł | - 16% | |
Housing | + 51% | |||
Housing in Dublin (Ireland) is 51% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Dublin | Łódź | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,754 (11,714 zł) | 7,146 zł | + 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,141 (9,105 zł) | 5,195 zł | + 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €203 (864 zł) | 1,395 zł | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,852 (7,875 zł) | 3,629 zł | + 117% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,269 (5,396 zł) | 2,912 zł | + 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €151 (641 zł) | 798 zł | - 20% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (145 zł) | 75 zł | + 92% | |
40” flat screen tv | €372 (1,584 zł) | 1,379 zł | + 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (482 zł) | 781 zł | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (48 zł) | 61 zł | - 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (77 zł) | 74 zł | + 3% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Dublin (Ireland) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €113 (482 zł) | 403 zł | + 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (153 zł) | 195 zł | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €105 (445 zł) | 397 zł | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 (425 zł) | 615 zł | - 31% | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in Dublin (Ireland) is 12% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,788 (135,183 zł) | 164,210 zł | - 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €65 (278 zł) | 230 zł | + 21% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (75 zł) | 28 zł | + 168% | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Dublin (Ireland) is 15% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (36 zł) | 39 zł | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (78 zł) | 76 zł | + 2% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €67 (283 zł) | 291 zł | - 3% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (26 zł) | 29 zł | - 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.11 (17 zł) | 29 zł | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (29 zł) | 26 zł | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.32 (10 zł) | 16 zł | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.28 (14 zł) | 16 zł | - 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (96 zł) | 104 zł | - 7% | |
Entertainment | + 56% | |||
Entertainment in Dublin (Ireland) is 56% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Dublin | Łódź | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (254 zł) | 140 zł | + 81% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €23 (97 zł) | 73 zł | + 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €154 (655 zł) | 427 zł | + 53% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €110 (469 zł) | 214 zł | + 119% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (56 zł) | 43 zł | + 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.25 (18 zł) | 24 zł | - 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (33 zł) | 20 zł | + 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €753 (3,200 zł) | 2,736 zł | + 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.32 (1.36 zł) | 0.96 zł | + 41% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €61 (259 zł) | 208 zł | + 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €17 (74 zł) | 29 zł | + 156% | |
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TOTAL | + 24% |

These prices were last updated on July 17, 2025.
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