- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Poland
- Mainz
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mainz, Germany compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 119% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mainz (Germany) is 119% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (61 zł) | 20 zł | + 207% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (34 zł) | 17 zł | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.93 (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (3.79 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.64 (16 zł) | 6 zł | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 (9 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.88 (21 zł) | 10 zł | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.13 (9 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.75 (8 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 279% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.03 (4.45 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (30 zł) | 20 zł | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 (7 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (5.22 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 153% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in Mainz (Germany) is 101% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €888 (3,820 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €800 (3,443 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (516 zł) | 519 zł | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €721 (3,104 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €497 (2,139 zł) | 844 zł | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €100 (430 zł) | 275 zł | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (129 zł) | 47 zł | + 174% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €550 (2,367 zł) | 1,789 zł | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (646 zł) | 419 zł | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.75 (20 zł) | 20 zł | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (65 zł) | 16 zł | + 316% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Mainz (Germany) is 69% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (380 zł) | 275 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €47 (201 zł) | 113 zł | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €121 (522 zł) | 282 zł | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (549 zł) | 297 zł | + 85% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in Mainz (Germany) is 101% 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 | €1.37 (5.90 zł) | 5.23 zł | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €74 (317 zł) | 75 zł | + 322% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Mainz (Germany) is 39% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (22 zł) | 14 zł | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (65 zł) | 26 zł | + 148% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (172 zł) | 103 zł | + 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.00 (9 zł) | 16 zł | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.29 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.00 (9 zł) | 11 zł | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 (3.55 zł) | 4.65 zł | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (105 zł) | 30 zł | + 250% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Mainz (Germany) is 80% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (145 zł) | 63 zł | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (108 zł) | 44 zł | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 126 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (253 zł) | 90 zł | + 181% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 (26 zł) | 16 zł | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.10 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 107% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.30 (14 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 137% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €480 (2,066 zł) | 2,040 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.29 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (251 zł) | 108 zł | + 132% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (29 zł) | 13 zł | + 126% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 276 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mainz (Germany) is 95% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 13,831 zł
(€3,214)
in Mainz
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,100 zł
in Łódź.
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