- 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 | €14 (59 zł) | 20 zł | + 194% | |
| 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 (12 zł) | 8 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 (3.57 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.55 (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (9 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.88 (20 zł) | 17 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (8 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (8 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 235% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (4.13 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (31 zł) | 20 zł | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.58 (7 zł) | 5.18 zł | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (5.68 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 177% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Mainz (Germany) is 99% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €933 (3,925 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €800 (3,364 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (505 zł) | 519 zł | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €721 (3,033 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €497 (2,090 zł) | 844 zł | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €100 (420 zł) | 275 zł | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €32 (133 zł) | 47 zł | + 183% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €500 (2,102 zł) | 1,879 zł | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (631 zł) | 419 zł | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.75 (20 zł) | 19 zł | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (63 zł) | 16 zł | + 306% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Mainz (Germany) is 65% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (371 zł) | 275 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €47 (196 zł) | 113 zł | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €121 (510 zł) | 283 zł | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (536 zł) | 298 zł | + 80% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in Mainz (Germany) is 92% 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 | €1.34 (5.65 zł) | 5.28 zł | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €74 (309 zł) | 75 zł | + 313% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Mainz (Germany) is 38% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 14 zł | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (84 zł) | 26 zł | + 223% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (168 zł) | 100 zł | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.00 (8 zł) | 16 zł | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.56 (7 zł) | 12 zł | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.00 (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 (3.47 zł) | 4.65 zł | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (101 zł) | 28 zł | + 259% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Mainz (Germany) is 77% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (145 zł) | 63 zł | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (104 zł) | 44 zł | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 115 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (262 zł) | 90 zł | + 191% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 (25 zł) | 15 zł | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.17 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.30 (14 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 131% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €480 (2,018 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.29 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (233 zł) | 108 zł | + 116% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (28 zł) | 13 zł | + 121% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 175 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mainz (Germany) is 90% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 14,080 zł
(€3,348)
in Mainz
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,400 zł
in Łódź.
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