Cost of living in Erfurt is 23% higher than in Lodz (without rent).
Rent in Erfurt is 17% more expensive than in Lodz.
Cost of living including rent in Erfurt is 20% higher than in Lodz.
Food in Erfurt is 36% more expensive than in Lodz.
Transport in Erfurt is 13% more expensive than in Lodz.
| Erfurt | Lodz | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Erfurt | Lodz | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.3 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 50.1 $ | 41.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10 $ | 7.74 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.44 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.36 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.62 $ | 1.68 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.15 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.38 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.59 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.3 $ | 8.25 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13 $ | 6.25 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.8 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.67 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.23 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.34 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.68 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.88 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.58 $ | 6.53 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.91 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.18 $ | 4.91 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.78 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.5 $ | 43.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.94 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21.2 $ | 6.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 48.9 $ | 75.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.27 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.2 $ | 7.04 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.11 $ | 4.04 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.43 $ | 4.26 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
179 $ | 191 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
272 $ | 294 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
53.5 $ | 17.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 469 $ | 433 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,053 $ | 912 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 815 $ | 526 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,567 $ | 1,052 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,413 $ | 2,461 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,320 $ | 1,908 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,873 $ | 1,394 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.94 % | 6.37 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.2 $ | 37.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13 $ | 7.86 $ |
| Haircut | 14.3 $ | 21.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 108 $ | 77.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 85.2 $ | 95.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 357 $ | 354 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 16,101 $ | 6,811 $ |