Cost of living in Bydgoszcz, Poland vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 55% | |||
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Food in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 28 zł (C$10) | C$20 | - 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 zł (C$5.18) | C$10 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 zł (C$2.54) | C$5.78 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.83 zł (C$0.96) | C$1.98 | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | 7 zł (C$2.46) | C$4.18 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł (C$2.18) | C$3.04 | - 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (C$3.97) | C$10 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.00 zł (C$1.02) | C$4.24 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.95 zł (C$0.66) | C$3.76 | - 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.84 zł (C$0.97) | C$3.41 | - 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 zł (C$9) | C$19 | - 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.27 zł (C$1.80) | C$2.48 | - 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.84 zł (C$0.63) | C$1.93 | - 68% | |
Housing | - 50% | |||
Housing in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,565 zł (C$873) | C$2,136 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,986 zł (C$676) | C$1,241 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400 zł (C$136) | C$133 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,767 zł (C$602) | C$1,120 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,214 zł (C$413) | C$806 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 273 zł (C$93) | C$66 | + 40% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 zł (C$16) | C$54 | - 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,980 zł (C$674) | C$311 | + 117% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 340 zł (C$116) | C$97 | + 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 zł (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 zł (C$10) | C$25 | - 61% | |
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$60 | + 70% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 156 zł (C$53) | C$39 | + 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 276 zł (C$94) | C$98 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 343 zł (C$117) | C$117 | - 0% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,652 zł (C$27,119) | C$22,935 | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.00 zł (C$1.70) | C$1.39 | + 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 96 zł (C$33) | C$67 | - 51% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 30 zł (C$10) | - | - | |
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$7) | C$8 | - 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 zł (C$10) | C$22 | - 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100 zł (C$34) | C$77 | - 56% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 zł (C$5.07) | C$6 | - 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 zł (C$5.04) | C$3.85 | + 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (C$4.23) | C$4.28 | - 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.19 zł (C$1.43) | C$3.11 | - 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (C$2.44) | C$2.46 | - 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 zł (C$8) | C$20 | - 59% | |
Entertainment | - 55% | |||
Entertainment in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 zł (C$17) | C$52 | - 67% | |
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$117 | - 73% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 155 zł (C$53) | C$96 | - 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 zł (C$5.51) | C$9 | - 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 zł (C$3.22) | C$5.42 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 zł (C$2.16) | C$7 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.26 zł (C$0.09) | C$0.83 | - 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 127 zł (C$43) | C$35 | + 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 14 zł (C$4.89) | C$11 | - 55% | |
TOTAL | - 43% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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