- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Poland
- Mainz
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mainz, Germany vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mainz (Germany) is 84% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (59 zł) | 29 zł | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (33 zł) | 19 zł | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.20 (14 zł) | 8 zł | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.90 (3.86 zł) | 2.60 zł | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.43 (15 zł) | 9 zł | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.13 (9 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.33 (19 zł) | 11 zł | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 (9 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 212% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.83 (8 zł) | 2.22 zł | + 254% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.03 (4.41 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (31 zł) | 23 zł | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.70 (7 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (4.72 zł) | 2.01 zł | + 135% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Mainz (Germany) is 79% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €988 (4,235 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €800 (3,431 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (515 zł) | 519 zł | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €721 (3,093 zł) | 1,380 zł | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €497 (2,131 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €100 (429 zł) | 291 zł | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (129 zł) | 44 zł | + 195% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €550 (2,359 zł) | 1,798 zł | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (643 zł) | 419 zł | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.75 (20 zł) | 21 zł | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (64 zł) | 16 zł | + 314% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Mainz (Germany) is 64% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (378 zł) | 264 zł | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €47 (200 zł) | 121 zł | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €121 (520 zł) | 287 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (547 zł) | 303 zł | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in Mainz (Germany) is 84% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 68,915 zł | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (5.88 zł) | 5.25 zł | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €70 (301 zł) | 90 zł | + 235% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Mainz (Germany) is 37% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (21 zł) | 14 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (64 zł) | 27 zł | + 142% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (172 zł) | 100 zł | + 72% | |
| 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 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.00 (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 (3.54 zł) | 4.55 zł | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (104 zł) | 30 zł | + 254% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Mainz (Germany) is 70% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (145 zł) | 59 zł | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (107 zł) | 51 zł | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 130 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (252 zł) | 103 zł | + 145% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 (26 zł) | 15 zł | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.10 (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.30 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 127% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €480 (2,058 zł) | 1,984 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.28 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (250 zł) | 122 zł | + 105% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (29 zł) | 14 zł | + 112% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 308 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mainz (Germany) is 77% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 17,130 zł
(€3,994)
in Mainz
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,700 zł
in Łódź.
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