Cost of living in Dortmund, Germany vs Warsaw, Poland
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| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dortmund (Germany) is 57% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (45 zł) | 31 zł | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (31 zł) | 20 zł | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.99 (18 zł) | 10 zł | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (4.82 zł) | 3.02 zł | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.06 (14 zł) | 10 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.39 (11 zł) | 7 zł | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.33 (24 zł) | 12 zł | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 (10 zł) | 3.89 zł | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.69 (8 zł) | 2.98 zł | + 157% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (4.45 zł) | 3.37 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (29 zł) | 29 zł | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.17 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (5.51 zł) | 3.14 zł | + 75% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Dortmund (Germany) is about the same as in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €979 (4,447 zł) | 5,125 zł | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €706 (3,206 zł) | 3,949 zł | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (695 zł) | 546 zł | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €522 (2,370 zł) | 3,595 zł | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €412 (1,872 zł) | 2,407 zł | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 (494 zł) | 464 zł | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (97 zł) | 46 zł | + 110% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €448 (2,036 zł) | 1,856 zł | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (420 zł) | 387 zł | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.89 (22 zł) | 36 zł | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (54 zł) | 22 zł | + 141% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Dortmund (Germany) is 10% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (351 zł) | 279 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (169 zł) | 181 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (410 zł) | 305 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (508 zł) | 361 zł | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 108% | |||
| Transportation in Dortmund (Germany) is 108% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,774 (103,460 zł) | 77,891 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (7 zł) | 4.60 zł | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €70 (320 zł) | 108 zł | + 198% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (70 zł) | 32 zł | + 119% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Dortmund (Germany) is 13% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (29 zł) | 15 zł | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 28 zł | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €45 (205 zł) | 136 zł | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.41 (15 zł) | 14 zł | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.01 (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.39 (11 zł) | 13 zł | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.19 (5.41 zł) | 5.91 zł | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.27 (5.79 zł) | 7 zł | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (71 zł) | 57 zł | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Dortmund (Germany) is 47% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (148 zł) | 74 zł | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (97 zł) | 64 zł | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (230 zł) | 199 zł | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (210 zł) | 147 zł | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (33 zł) | 22 zł | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.98 (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €592 (2,691 zł) | 2,070 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.47 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (146 zł) | 106 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.73 (26 zł) | 18 zł | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 720 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 22,486 zł (€4,950) in Dortmund to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 16,000 zł in Warsaw.
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