Cost of living in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 54% | |||
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| Food in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bydgoszcz | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 zł (C$10) | C$23 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 zł (C$5.54) | C$13 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (C$3.17) | C$6 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.93 zł (C$1.08) | C$2.41 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8 zł (C$2.83) | C$4.70 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (C$2.69) | C$3.95 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł (C$5.01) | C$11 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.20 zł (C$1.18) | C$4.85 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.21 zł (C$0.82) | C$3.95 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.03 zł (C$1.12) | C$3.50 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 zł (C$10) | C$20 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.43 zł (C$2.01) | C$2.68 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.59 zł (C$0.96) | C$2.16 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bydgoszcz | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,770 zł (C$1,023) | C$2,300 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,159 zł (C$798) | C$1,599 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 486 zł (C$179) | C$120 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,910 zł (C$706) | C$1,347 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,262 zł (C$466) | C$985 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 267 zł (C$99) | C$69 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 zł (C$17) | C$60 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,885 zł (C$696) | C$311 | + 124% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 457 zł (C$169) | C$140 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 zł (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 55 zł (C$20) | C$26 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bydgoszcz | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 326 zł (C$120) | C$70 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 zł (C$52) | C$41 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 303 zł (C$112) | C$105 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 334 zł (C$123) | C$120 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bydgoszcz | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 95,349 zł (C$35,222) | C$24,609 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.75 zł (C$2.12) | C$1.69 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 101 zł (C$37) | C$60 | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 31 zł (C$12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bydgoszcz | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 zł (C$8) | C$8 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 36 zł (C$13) | C$22 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 148 zł (C$55) | C$77 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 zł (C$7) | C$6 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 zł (C$5.67) | C$4.17 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 zł (C$4.99) | C$4.59 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.66 zł (C$1.72) | C$3.11 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (C$2.90) | C$3.02 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 32 zł (C$12) | C$22 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bydgoszcz | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 zł (C$18) | C$61 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44 zł (C$16) | C$27 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 148 zł (C$55) | C$118 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 156 zł (C$58) | C$97 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 zł (C$6) | C$12 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (C$4.12) | C$4.71 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 zł (C$2.53) | C$7 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,829 zł (C$1,784) | C$647 | + 176% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.52 zł (C$0.19) | C$0.24 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 131 zł (C$48) | C$38 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 zł (C$5.71) | C$13 | - 55% | |
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TOTAL | - 32% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 113 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
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