Cost of living in Kraków, Poland vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kraków (Poland) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 zł (C$9) | C$20 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (C$3.11) | C$5.78 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.86 zł (C$0.97) | C$1.98 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (C$3.42) | C$4.18 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (C$2.35) | C$3.04 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 zł (C$3.78) | C$10 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.66 zł (C$1.25) | C$4.24 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.33 zł (C$0.79) | C$3.76 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.72 zł (C$1.27) | C$3.41 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 zł (C$8) | C$19 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 zł (C$2.07) | C$2.48 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.26 zł (C$0.77) | C$1.93 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,404 zł (C$1,159) | C$2,136 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,586 zł (C$881) | C$1,241 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 519 zł (C$177) | C$133 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,232 zł (C$760) | C$1,120 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,757 zł (C$598) | C$806 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 245 zł (C$83) | C$66 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 46 zł (C$16) | C$54 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,471 zł (C$501) | C$311 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 512 zł (C$174) | C$97 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 zł (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 zł (C$9) | C$25 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 289 zł (C$98) | C$60 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 170 zł (C$58) | C$39 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 273 zł (C$93) | C$98 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 379 zł (C$129) | C$117 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,556 zł (C$24,022) | C$22,935 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.06 zł (C$1.72) | C$1.39 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 94 zł (C$32) | C$67 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27 zł (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 zł (C$5.48) | C$8 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 38 zł (C$13) | C$22 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 116 zł (C$40) | C$77 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 zł (C$5.26) | C$6 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 zł (C$3.78) | C$3.85 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (C$4.20) | C$4.28 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.04 zł (C$1.72) | C$3.11 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (C$2.66) | C$2.46 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 zł (C$15) | C$20 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 59 zł (C$20) | C$52 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55 zł (C$19) | C$26 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 212 zł (C$72) | C$117 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 109 zł (C$37) | C$96 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (C$7) | C$9 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (C$3.59) | C$5.42 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (C$3.53) | C$7 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,881 zł (C$640) | C$647 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.51 zł (C$0.17) | C$0.83 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 110 zł (C$37) | C$35 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (C$6) | C$11 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 299 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,695 (10,853 zł) in Kraków.
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