Cost of living comparison between Edmonton (Canada) and Warsaw (Poland)
| Food | 108% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Edmonton (Canada) is 108% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | C$14.00 (48 zł) | 25 zł | 87% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$7.36 (25 zł) | 14.61 zł | 71% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | C$6.30 (21 zł) | 8.88 zł | 141% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.31 (7.87 zł) | 2.79 zł | 182% |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.22 (10.95 zł) | 6 zł | 82% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.30 (11.24 zł) | 5.90 zł | 91% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$6.94 (24 zł) | 10.69 zł | 121% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$2.99 (10.19 zł) | 3.61 zł | 182% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.87 (13.16 zł) | 3.87 zł | 240% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | C$3.23 (11.00 zł) | 3.03 zł | 263% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16.83 (57 zł) | 29 zł | 97% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.04 (6.92 zł) | 5.25 zł | 32% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.72 (5.85 zł) | 2.79 zł | 109% |
| Housing | 61% | ||
| Housing in Edmonton (Canada) is 61% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | C$1,423 (4,841 zł) | 3,767 zł | 29% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$215 (731 zł) | 276 zł | 165% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | C$46 (155 zł) | 72 zł | 116% |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$621 (2,113 zł) | 2,330 zł | 9% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | C$201 (683 zł) | 405 zł | 68% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12.75 (43 zł) | 26 zł | 66% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$31 (104 zł) | 21 zł | 388% |
| Clothes | 13% | ||
| Clothes in Edmonton (Canada) is 13% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | C$59 (201 zł) | 277 zł | 28% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | C$36 (123 zł) | 156 zł | 21% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | C$89 (303 zł) | 277 zł | 10% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | C$109 (371 zł) | 294 zł | 26% |
| Transportation | 82% | ||
| Transportation in Edmonton (Canada) is 82% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,773 (80,865 zł) | 73,348 zł | 10% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.12 (3.82 zł) | 5.38 zł | 29% |
| monthly ticket public transport | C$85 (287 zł) | 88 zł | 226% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | 24 zł | - |
| Personal Care | 66% | ||
| Personal Care in Edmonton (Canada) is 66% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | C$11.87 (40 zł) | 20 zł | 99% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$6.90 (23 zł) | 17 zł | 38% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.35 (11.38 zł) | 10.78 zł | 6% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.50 (18.71 zł) | 13.75 zł | 36% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.16 (10.76 zł) | 5.12 zł | 110% |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.55 (8.68 zł) | 7.33 zł | 18% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$22 (75 zł) | 47 zł | 58% |
| Entertainment | 93% | ||
| Entertainment in Edmonton (Canada) is 93% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$46 (155 zł) | 65 zł | 139% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (89 zł) | 46 zł | 95% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$128 (434 zł) | 161 zł | 170% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | C$96 (325 zł) | 157 zł | 107% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$6.92 (24 zł) | 19.79 zł | 19% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.17 (17.57 zł) | 12.83 zł | 37% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | C$4.95 (16.83 zł) | 7.96 zł | 111% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | C$144 (490 zł) | 493 zł | 1% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (1.31 zł) | 0.36 zł | 263% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | C$56 (191 zł) | 170 zł | 12% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | C$11.71 (40 zł) | 11.89 zł | 235% |
| TOTAL | 75% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,786 prices entered by 228 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2012.
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Cost of living in Edmonton (Canada) is 75% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 52,442 zł
(C$15,417)
in Edmonton
to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with
30,000 zł
in Warsaw.