Cost of living in Hanover, Germany vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 70% | |||
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Food in Hanover (Germany) is 70% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (47 zł) | 26 zł | + 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (33 zł) | 19 zł | + 71% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.68 (17 zł) | 8 zł | + 111% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.65 (2.99 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.81 (13 zł) | 10 zł | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.44 (11 zł) | 7 zł | + 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.15 (19 zł) | 12 zł | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.04 (9 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 154% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (7 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 201% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.87 (4.00 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.74 (26 zł) | 27 zł | - 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.65 (8 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.16 (5.33 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 100% | |
Housing | + 85% | |||
Housing in Hanover (Germany) is 85% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,251 (5,743 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 90% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €768 (3,525 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (702 zł) | 471 zł | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €699 (3,210 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €492 (2,259 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 120% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €91 (416 zł) | 280 zł | + 48% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (106 zł) | 47 zł | + 125% | |
40” flat screen tv | €544 (2,498 zł) | 1,541 zł | + 62% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €151 (694 zł) | 403 zł | + 72% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.44 (25 zł) | 21 zł | + 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (47 zł) | 17 zł | + 171% | |
Clothes | + 33% | |||
Clothes in Hanover (Germany) is 33% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (337 zł) | 246 zł | + 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (159 zł) | 118 zł | + 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 (338 zł) | 310 zł | + 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (486 zł) | 350 zł | + 39% | |
Transportation | + 114% | |||
Transportation in Hanover (Germany) is 114% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,157 (92,519 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 (5.92 zł) | 4.82 zł | + 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €66 (301 zł) | 94 zł | + 218% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (89 zł) | 26 zł | + 247% | |
Personal Care | + 93% | |||
Personal Care in Hanover (Germany) is 93% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (43 zł) | 16 zł | + 171% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (36 zł) | 28 zł | + 29% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €97 (445 zł) | 101 zł | + 341% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.57 (16 zł) | 17 zł | - 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.97 (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.30 (15 zł) | 10 zł | + 58% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.30 (5.99 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.60 (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (78 zł) | 36 zł | + 114% | |
Entertainment | + 63% | |||
Entertainment in Hanover (Germany) is 63% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (144 zł) | 68 zł | + 113% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (89 zł) | 54 zł | + 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (321 zł) | 133 zł | + 142% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (205 zł) | 138 zł | + 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (36 zł) | 18 zł | + 101% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.87 (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.32 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 88% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €513 (2,356 zł) | 1,907 zł | + 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (0.49 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 65% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (173 zł) | 119 zł | + 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (28 zł) | 14 zł | + 99% | |
TOTAL | + 83% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hanover (Germany) is 83% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 18,095 zł (€3,942) in Hanover to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,900 zł in Łódź.
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