- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Poland
- Mainz
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mainz, Germany compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 115% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mainz (Germany) is 115% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (63 zł) | 20 zł | + 214% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (34 zł) | 18 zł | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.90 (12 zł) | 9 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.84 (3.61 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.13 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.32 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.34 (23 zł) | 19 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.80 (8 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (9 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 356% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (4.20 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (32 zł) | 20 zł | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.44 (6 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.66 (7 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 242% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in Mainz (Germany) is 115% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,106 (4,732 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €800 (3,422 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (513 zł) | 463 zł | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €721 (3,085 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €497 (2,126 zł) | 844 zł | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €100 (428 zł) | 248 zł | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €36 (152 zł) | 47 zł | + 223% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €500 (2,139 zł) | 2,062 zł | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (642 zł) | 434 zł | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.00 (21 zł) | 18 zł | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (64 zł) | 20 zł | + 218% | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Mainz (Germany) is 90% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (377 zł) | 275 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €58 (248 zł) | 113 zł | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €121 (518 zł) | 297 zł | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 (578 zł) | 276 zł | + 110% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Mainz (Germany) is 86% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 65,000 zł | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (5.76 zł) | 5.10 zł | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €66 (283 zł) | 75 zł | + 277% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Mainz (Germany) is 50% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 15 zł | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (86 zł) | 25 zł | + 247% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (171 zł) | 100 zł | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.00 (9 zł) | 17 zł | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.88 (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 5.01 zł | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (77 zł) | 27 zł | + 185% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Mainz (Germany) is 82% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (147 zł) | 65 zł | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (106 zł) | 44 zł | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 114 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (267 zł) | 90 zł | + 196% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 (26 zł) | 15 zł | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.32 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 120% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.10 (13 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 121% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €180 (770 zł) | 680 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.29 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (237 zł) | 108 zł | + 120% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (29 zł) | 13 zł | + 125% | |
| 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 168 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mainz (Germany) is 96% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 12,922 zł
(€3,021)
in Mainz
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,600 zł
in Łódź.
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