- 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 | 28 zł (C$10) | C$14 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 zł (C$5.45) | C$8 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 zł (C$2.56) | C$6 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.83 zł (C$0.97) | C$2.38 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 zł (C$2.43) | C$4.08 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł (C$2.17) | C$2.62 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (C$4.01) | C$10 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.17 zł (C$1.09) | C$3.73 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.87 zł (C$0.64) | C$2.90 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.76 zł (C$0.95) | C$2.89 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 zł (C$9) | C$16 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.33 zł (C$1.83) | C$2.31 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.77 zł (C$0.61) | C$1.76 | - 66% | |
| 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$880) | C$1,186 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,933 zł (C$663) | C$982 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 323 zł (C$111) | C$117 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,722 zł (C$591) | C$919 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,200 zł (C$412) | C$695 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 273 zł (C$94) | C$64 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47 zł (C$16) | C$39 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,980 zł (C$680) | C$392 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 340 zł (C$117) | C$111 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 zł (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 zł (C$10) | C$26 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 308 zł (C$106) | C$61 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 157 zł (C$54) | C$41 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 269 zł (C$92) | C$95 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 350 zł (C$120) | C$87 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 0% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,652 zł (C$27,334) | C$22,684 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.07 zł (C$1.74) | C$1.19 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 102 zł (C$35) | C$47 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 30 zł (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 zł (C$7) | C$8 | - 7% | |
| 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$5.11) | C$7 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 zł (C$5.08) | C$3.90 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (C$4.26) | C$3.90 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.31 zł (C$1.48) | C$3.21 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (C$2.55) | C$2.46 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 zł (C$8) | C$19 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 74% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 zł (C$17) | C$43 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 42 zł (C$14) | C$27 | - 46% | |
| 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$93 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 zł (C$5.56) | C$9 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 zł (C$3.25) | C$5.44 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 zł (C$2.30) | C$5.57 | - 59% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 542 zł (C$186) | C$141 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.26 zł (C$0.09) | C$2.00 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 127 zł (C$44) | C$34 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 zł (C$4.98) | C$10 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 125 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bydgoszcz (Poland) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,296
(6,692 zł)
in Bydgoszcz.
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