- 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 | 25 zł (C$9) | C$14 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 15 zł (C$5.07) | C$8 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (C$2.66) | C$5.67 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.63 zł (C$0.90) | C$2.40 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8 zł (C$2.65) | C$4.13 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.29 zł (C$1.47) | C$2.54 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 zł (C$3.43) | C$9 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.62 zł (C$0.90) | C$3.55 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.82 zł (C$0.62) | C$3.02 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.83 zł (C$0.97) | C$2.26 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (C$9) | C$15 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.10 zł (C$1.75) | C$2.18 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.38 zł (C$0.81) | C$1.87 | - 56% | |
| 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 | 1,751 zł (C$600) | C$1,186 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,384 zł (C$474) | C$982 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 364 zł (C$125) | C$104 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,299 zł (C$445) | C$919 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,022 zł (C$350) | C$695 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 332 zł (C$114) | C$64 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 54 zł (C$18) | C$39 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,004 zł (C$687) | C$393 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 406 zł (C$139) | C$111 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 zł (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14 zł (C$4.75) | C$25 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Białystok (Poland) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 283 zł (C$97) | C$61 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 142 zł (C$49) | C$41 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 260 zł (C$89) | C$95 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 242 zł (C$83) | C$87 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Białystok (Poland) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,580 zł (C$26,937) | C$23,851 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.47 zł (C$1.88) | C$1.19 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 81 zł (C$28) | C$47 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 23 zł (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Białystok (Poland) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14 zł (C$4.91) | C$7 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 zł (C$7) | C$20 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 76 zł (C$26) | C$85 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17 zł (C$5.90) | C$6 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 zł (C$3.54) | C$2.88 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 zł (C$3.31) | C$3.82 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.83 zł (C$1.31) | C$3.16 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (C$2.63) | C$2.53 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18 zł (C$6) | C$19 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Białystok (Poland) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40 zł (C$14) | C$45 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 41 zł (C$14) | C$26 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 90 zł (C$31) | C$84 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 122 zł (C$42) | C$89 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 zł (C$5.19) | C$9 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 zł (C$2.32) | C$5.72 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 zł (C$2.25) | C$5.43 | - 59% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.24 zł (C$0.08) | C$1.04 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 138 zł (C$47) | C$34 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13 zł (C$4.59) | C$10 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 190 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Białystok (Poland) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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C$3,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,945
(5,673 zł)
in Białystok.
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