- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Canada
- Bydgoszcz
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bydgoszcz, Poland compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 zł (C$9) | C$14 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 zł (C$5.59) | C$8 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 zł (C$2.56) | C$5.67 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.83 zł (C$0.97) | C$2.40 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 zł (C$2.42) | C$4.13 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł (C$2.16) | C$2.54 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (C$4.00) | C$9 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.17 zł (C$1.08) | C$3.55 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.87 zł (C$0.64) | C$3.02 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.76 zł (C$0.94) | C$2.26 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 zł (C$9) | C$15 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.33 zł (C$1.83) | C$2.18 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.66 zł (C$0.57) | C$1.87 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,565 zł (C$878) | C$1,186 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,933 zł (C$662) | C$982 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 323 zł (C$110) | C$104 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,722 zł (C$589) | C$919 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,200 zł (C$411) | C$695 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 273 zł (C$93) | C$64 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47 zł (C$16) | C$39 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,980 zł (C$678) | C$393 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 340 zł (C$116) | C$111 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 zł (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 zł (C$10) | C$25 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 301 zł (C$103) | C$61 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 156 zł (C$53) | C$41 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 273 zł (C$93) | C$95 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 343 zł (C$117) | C$87 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,652 zł (C$27,257) | C$23,851 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.00 zł (C$1.71) | C$1.19 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 93 zł (C$32) | C$47 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 30 zł (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 zł (C$7) | C$7 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 zł (C$10) | C$20 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100 zł (C$34) | C$85 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (C$5.09) | C$6 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 zł (C$5.07) | C$2.88 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (C$4.25) | C$3.82 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.31 zł (C$1.48) | C$3.16 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (C$2.54) | C$2.53 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 zł (C$8) | C$19 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 zł (C$17) | C$45 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 zł (C$14) | C$26 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 95 zł (C$32) | C$84 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 155 zł (C$53) | C$89 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 zł (C$5.54) | C$9 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 zł (C$3.24) | C$5.72 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 zł (C$2.17) | C$5.43 | - 60% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 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$44) | C$34 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14 zł (C$4.92) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 189 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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C$3,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,536
(7,410 zł)
in Bydgoszcz.
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