Cost of living in Białystok, Poland vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 56% | |||
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Food in Białystok (Poland) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (C$9) | C$20 | - 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 zł (C$4.97) | C$10 | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (C$2.60) | C$5.78 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.62 zł (C$0.88) | C$1.98 | - 56% | |
12 eggs, large | 8 zł (C$2.72) | C$4.18 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.74 zł (C$1.59) | C$3.04 | - 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 zł (C$3.46) | C$10 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.67 zł (C$0.90) | C$4.24 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.92 zł (C$0.64) | C$3.76 | - 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.78 zł (C$0.94) | C$3.41 | - 73% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (C$9) | C$19 | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.10 zł (C$1.72) | C$2.48 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.45 zł (C$0.82) | C$1.93 | - 57% | |
Housing | - 55% | |||
Housing in Białystok (Poland) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,098 zł (C$706) | C$2,136 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,618 zł (C$544) | C$1,241 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 380 zł (C$128) | C$133 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,444 zł (C$486) | C$1,120 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,191 zł (C$401) | C$806 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 422 zł (C$142) | C$66 | + 114% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 52 zł (C$17) | C$54 | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,902 zł (C$639) | C$311 | + 105% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 406 zł (C$136) | C$97 | + 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 zł (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14 zł (C$4.66) | C$25 | - 82% | |
Clothes | + 19% | |||
Clothes in Białystok (Poland) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 283 zł (C$95) | C$60 | + 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 zł (C$48) | C$39 | + 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 260 zł (C$87) | C$98 | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 242 zł (C$81) | C$117 | - 31% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Białystok (Poland) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,124 zł (C$26,269) | C$22,935 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.27 zł (C$1.77) | C$1.39 | + 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 84 zł (C$28) | C$67 | - 58% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 23 zł (C$8) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Białystok (Poland) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14 zł (C$4.82) | C$8 | - 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 zł (C$7) | C$22 | - 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 92 zł (C$31) | C$77 | - 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 zł (C$5.78) | C$6 | - 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 zł (C$3.47) | C$3.85 | - 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 zł (C$3.25) | C$4.28 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.83 zł (C$1.29) | C$3.11 | - 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (C$2.58) | C$2.46 | + 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19 zł (C$6) | C$20 | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 57% | |||
Entertainment in Białystok (Poland) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 45 zł (C$15) | C$52 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 44 zł (C$15) | C$26 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 90 zł (C$30) | C$117 | - 74% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 125 zł (C$42) | C$96 | - 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 zł (C$5.09) | C$9 | - 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 zł (C$2.39) | C$5.42 | - 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 zł (C$2.35) | C$7 | - 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,200 zł (C$740) | C$647 | + 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.24 zł (C$0.08) | C$0.83 | - 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 139 zł (C$47) | C$35 | + 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13 zł (C$4.51) | C$11 | - 59% | |
TOTAL | - 47% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,600 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,528 (10,493 zł) in Białystok.
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