- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Canada
- Białystok
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Białystok, Poland compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Białystok (Poland) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (C$10) | C$15 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 15 zł (C$5.56) | C$9 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (C$2.92) | C$5.69 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.63 zł (C$0.99) | C$2.17 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8 zł (C$2.91) | C$4.84 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.29 zł (C$1.61) | C$2.90 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 zł (C$3.76) | C$10 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.62 zł (C$0.98) | C$4.00 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.82 zł (C$0.68) | C$3.31 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.78 zł (C$1.05) | C$3.07 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (C$10) | C$16 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.10 zł (C$1.92) | C$2.51 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.38 zł (C$0.89) | C$2.07 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Białystok (Poland) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,802 zł (C$677) | C$1,576 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,520 zł (C$571) | C$1,122 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 364 zł (C$137) | C$109 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,332 zł (C$501) | C$1,019 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,103 zł (C$415) | C$774 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 332 zł (C$125) | C$66 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 54 zł (C$20) | C$40 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,004 zł (C$753) | C$377 | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 406 zł (C$153) | C$98 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 zł (C$9) | C$9 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14 zł (C$5.21) | C$23 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Białystok (Poland) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 283 zł (C$106) | C$59 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 142 zł (C$53) | C$40 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 260 zł (C$98) | C$93 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 242 zł (C$91) | C$92 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Białystok (Poland) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,580 zł (C$29,534) | C$22,749 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.37 zł (C$2.02) | C$1.26 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 81 zł (C$30) | C$65 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 23 zł (C$9) | C$31 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Białystok (Poland) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14 zł (C$5.39) | C$8 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 zł (C$8) | C$20 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 92 zł (C$34) | C$96 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17 zł (C$6) | C$6 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 zł (C$3.88) | C$3.72 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 zł (C$3.63) | C$2.83 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.83 zł (C$1.44) | C$3.09 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (C$2.89) | C$2.46 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18 zł (C$7) | C$19 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Białystok (Poland) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 42 zł (C$16) | C$46 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 43 zł (C$16) | C$26 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 90 zł (C$34) | C$101 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 126 zł (C$47) | C$87 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 zł (C$5.69) | C$9 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 zł (C$2.55) | C$5.53 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 zł (C$2.46) | C$5.67 | - 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.24 zł (C$0.09) | C$1.04 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 138 zł (C$52) | C$35 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13 zł (C$5.04) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 284 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Białystok (Poland) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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C$5,100
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,054
(8,125 zł)
in Białystok.
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