- Cost of Living
- Poland
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- Bydgoszcz
- Abbotsford
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Cost of living in Bydgoszcz, Poland compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 zł (C$10) | C$15 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 zł (C$6) | C$9 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 zł (C$2.80) | C$5.69 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.83 zł (C$1.06) | C$2.17 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 zł (C$2.65) | C$4.84 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł (C$2.37) | C$2.90 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (C$4.38) | C$10 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.17 zł (C$1.19) | C$4.00 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.87 zł (C$0.70) | C$3.31 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.76 zł (C$1.04) | C$3.07 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 zł (C$10) | C$16 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.33 zł (C$2.00) | C$2.51 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.66 zł (C$0.62) | C$2.07 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,565 zł (C$962) | C$1,576 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,933 zł (C$725) | C$1,122 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 350 zł (C$131) | C$109 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,722 zł (C$646) | C$1,019 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,214 zł (C$455) | C$774 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 273 zł (C$102) | C$66 | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47 zł (C$17) | C$40 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,980 zł (C$743) | C$377 | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 340 zł (C$128) | C$98 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 zł (C$9) | C$9 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 zł (C$11) | C$23 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 301 zł (C$113) | C$59 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 156 zł (C$59) | C$40 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 273 zł (C$102) | C$93 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 343 zł (C$129) | C$92 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,652 zł (C$29,878) | C$22,749 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.00 zł (C$1.88) | C$1.26 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 93 zł (C$35) | C$65 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 30 zł (C$11) | C$31 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 zł (C$8) | C$8 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 zł (C$11) | C$20 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100 zł (C$38) | C$96 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (C$5.58) | C$6 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 zł (C$5.56) | C$3.72 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (C$4.66) | C$2.83 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.31 zł (C$1.62) | C$3.09 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (C$2.78) | C$2.46 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 zł (C$9) | C$19 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 zł (C$19) | C$46 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 zł (C$15) | C$26 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 95 zł (C$36) | C$101 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 155 zł (C$58) | C$87 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 zł (C$6) | C$9 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 zł (C$3.55) | C$5.53 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 zł (C$2.38) | C$5.67 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.26 zł (C$0.10) | C$1.04 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 127 zł (C$48) | C$35 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14 zł (C$5.39) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 262 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,010
(8,024 zł)
in Bydgoszcz.
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