- Cost of Living
- Poland
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- Bydgoszcz
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bydgoszcz, Poland compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 zł (C$10) | C$15 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 zł (C$5.83) | C$9 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 zł (C$2.67) | C$5.69 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.83 zł (C$1.01) | C$2.05 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 zł (C$2.52) | C$4.81 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł (C$2.25) | C$2.90 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (C$4.17) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.17 zł (C$1.13) | C$4.00 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.87 zł (C$0.67) | C$3.34 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.76 zł (C$0.98) | C$3.36 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 zł (C$9) | C$16 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.33 zł (C$1.90) | C$2.41 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.66 zł (C$0.59) | C$2.01 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,565 zł (C$915) | C$1,651 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,933 zł (C$690) | C$1,142 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 350 zł (C$125) | C$102 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,722 zł (C$614) | C$1,038 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,214 zł (C$433) | C$779 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 273 zł (C$97) | C$66 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47 zł (C$17) | C$39 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,980 zł (C$706) | C$351 | + 101% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 340 zł (C$121) | C$86 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 zł (C$8) | C$9 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 zł (C$10) | C$22 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 301 zł (C$107) | C$59 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 156 zł (C$56) | C$40 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 273 zł (C$97) | C$93 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 343 zł (C$122) | C$92 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,652 zł (C$28,416) | C$22,749 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.00 zł (C$1.78) | C$1.27 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 93 zł (C$33) | C$67 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 30 zł (C$11) | C$31 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 zł (C$8) | C$8 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 zł (C$11) | C$20 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100 zł (C$36) | C$82 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (C$5.31) | C$6 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 zł (C$5.29) | C$3.72 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (C$4.43) | C$2.83 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.31 zł (C$1.54) | C$3.09 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (C$2.65) | C$2.46 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 zł (C$9) | C$19 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 zł (C$18) | C$46 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 zł (C$14) | C$26 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 95 zł (C$34) | C$101 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 155 zł (C$55) | C$85 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 zł (C$5.78) | C$8 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 zł (C$3.38) | C$5.34 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 zł (C$2.26) | C$5.67 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.26 zł (C$0.09) | C$1.04 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 127 zł (C$45) | C$35 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14 zł (C$5.13) | C$11 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 264 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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C$5,000
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,051
(8,553 zł)
in Bydgoszcz.
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