- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Poland
- Hanover
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hanover, Germany compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hanover (Germany) is 85% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (39 zł) | 20 zł | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (30 zł) | 17 zł | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.74 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.60 (2.59 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.80 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.32 (10 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.60 (16 zł) | 17 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.83 (8 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.44 (6 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 148% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (3.89 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (22 zł) | 20 zł | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.88 (8 zł) | 5.29 zł | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.18 (5.10 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 149% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Hanover (Germany) is 77% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €959 (4,143 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €708 (3,057 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €157 (676 zł) | 519 zł | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €565 (2,443 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €378 (1,631 zł) | 844 zł | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €78 (338 zł) | 275 zł | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €22 (95 zł) | 47 zł | + 101% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €457 (1,976 zł) | 1,789 zł | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €136 (588 zł) | 419 zł | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.40 (23 zł) | 20 zł | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (44 zł) | 16 zł | + 181% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Hanover (Germany) is 31% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €69 (297 zł) | 275 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (162 zł) | 113 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (302 zł) | 277 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (451 zł) | 303 zł | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in Hanover (Germany) is 109% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,000 (77,776 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.26 (5.44 zł) | 5.26 zł | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €65 (281 zł) | 75 zł | + 274% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (82 zł) | 26 zł | + 215% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Hanover (Germany) is 103% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (40 zł) | 14 zł | + 189% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (38 zł) | 26 zł | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €92 (397 zł) | 100 zł | + 297% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.36 (15 zł) | 16 zł | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.65 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.41 (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.30 (5.60 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.41 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (68 zł) | 28 zł | + 142% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Hanover (Germany) is 67% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (137 zł) | 63 zł | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (78 zł) | 44 zł | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €62 (267 zł) | 115 zł | + 131% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (173 zł) | 90 zł | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (34 zł) | 16 zł | + 111% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (15 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 152% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €527 (2,275 zł) | 2,100 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (0.48 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (133 zł) | 108 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (26 zł) | 13 zł | + 101% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 270 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hanover (Germany) is 84% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 12,164 zł
(€2,815)
in Hanover
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,600 zł
in Łódź.
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