- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Poland
- Mainz
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mainz, Germany compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mainz (Germany) is 112% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (62 zł) | 20 zł | + 211% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (34 zł) | 18 zł | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.90 (12 zł) | 9 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.84 (3.58 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.13 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.32 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.34 (23 zł) | 19 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.80 (8 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (8 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 352% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (4.16 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (32 zł) | 20 zł | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.44 (6 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.66 (7 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 238% | |
| 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 (4,683 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €800 (3,387 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (508 zł) | 463 zł | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €721 (3,054 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €497 (2,104 zł) | 844 zł | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €100 (423 zł) | 248 zł | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €36 (151 zł) | 47 zł | + 220% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €500 (2,117 zł) | 2,062 zł | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (635 zł) | 434 zł | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.00 (21 zł) | 18 zł | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (64 zł) | 20 zł | + 215% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Mainz (Germany) is 92% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (374 zł) | 275 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €58 (246 zł) | 113 zł | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €121 (513 zł) | 297 zł | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 (573 zł) | 276 zł | + 108% | |
| 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 (5.70 zł) | 5.10 zł | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €66 (280 zł) | 75 zł | + 274% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Mainz (Germany) is 46% 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 (85 zł) | 25 zł | + 244% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (169 zł) | 100 zł | + 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.00 (8 zł) | 17 zł | - 50% | |
| 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 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 5.01 zł | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (76 zł) | 27 zł | + 182% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Mainz (Germany) is 86% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (146 zł) | 65 zł | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (105 zł) | 44 zł | + 138% | |
| 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 (264 zł) | 90 zł | + 193% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 (25 zł) | 15 zł | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.32 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 118% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.10 (13 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 119% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €180 (762 zł) | 680 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.29 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (235 zł) | 108 zł | + 117% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (29 zł) | 13 zł | + 122% | |
| 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 June 24, 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 15,077 zł
(€3,561)
in Mainz
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,700 zł
in Łódź.
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