- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Poland
- Hanover
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hanover, Germany compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hanover (Germany) is 93% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (45 zł) | 20 zł | + 126% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (30 zł) | 18 zł | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.62 (16 zł) | 9 zł | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.76 (3.27 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.69 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.05 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.07 (22 zł) | 19 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (10 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 255% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.65 (7 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 278% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 (3.92 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (26 zł) | 20 zł | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.90 (8 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (5.32 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 156% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in Hanover (Germany) is 101% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,053 (4,515 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €754 (3,232 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €146 (628 zł) | 463 zł | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €733 (3,143 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €515 (2,209 zł) | 844 zł | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €122 (523 zł) | 248 zł | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €22 (93 zł) | 47 zł | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €457 (1,961 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €140 (601 zł) | 434 zł | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.43 (23 zł) | 18 zł | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (44 zł) | 20 zł | + 120% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Hanover (Germany) is 34% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €77 (329 zł) | 275 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (147 zł) | 113 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (420 zł) | 297 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (478 zł) | 276 zł | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 108% | |||
| Transportation in Hanover (Germany) is 108% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,685 (88,678 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (5.87 zł) | 5.10 zł | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (259 zł) | 75 zł | + 245% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (76 zł) | 27 zł | + 183% | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Hanover (Germany) is 106% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (39 zł) | 15 zł | + 170% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (38 zł) | 25 zł | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €93 (397 zł) | 100 zł | + 297% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.36 (14 zł) | 17 zł | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.75 (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.54 (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.33 (5.69 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.41 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (68 zł) | 27 zł | + 150% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Hanover (Germany) is 90% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (135 zł) | 65 zł | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (86 zł) | 44 zł | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (249 zł) | 114 zł | + 119% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (258 zł) | 90 zł | + 187% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (33 zł) | 15 zł | + 114% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.19 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 112% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.02 (13 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 115% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €201 (860 zł) | 680 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (0.51 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (192 zł) | 108 zł | + 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.73 (25 zł) | 13 zł | + 90% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 233 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
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Cost of living in Hanover (Germany) is 96% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 14,104 zł
(€3,290)
in Hanover
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,200 zł
in Łódź.
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