- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Canada
- Kraków
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kraków, Poland compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kraków (Poland) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17 zł (C$6) | C$15 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20 zł (C$7) | C$9 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 zł (C$2.67) | C$5.69 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.85 zł (C$1.02) | C$2.05 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6 zł (C$2.16) | C$4.81 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.59 zł (C$1.64) | C$2.90 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 zł (C$3.87) | C$10 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.40 zł (C$0.86) | C$4.00 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.76 zł (C$1.34) | C$3.34 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.87 zł (C$1.02) | C$3.36 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 zł (C$7) | C$16 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.99 zł (C$1.78) | C$2.41 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.55 zł (C$0.91) | C$2.01 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,761 zł (C$986) | C$1,651 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,969 zł (C$703) | C$1,142 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 617 zł (C$220) | C$102 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,530 zł (C$546) | C$1,038 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 994 zł (C$355) | C$779 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 309 zł (C$110) | C$66 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 50 zł (C$18) | C$39 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,041 zł (C$729) | C$351 | + 107% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 314 zł (C$112) | C$86 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (C$9) | C$9 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł (C$8) | C$22 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 208 zł (C$74) | C$59 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 125 zł (C$45) | C$40 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 258 zł (C$92) | C$93 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 362 zł (C$129) | C$92 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 60,895 zł (C$21,735) | C$22,749 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.10 zł (C$1.82) | C$1.27 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 zł (C$32) | C$67 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24 zł (C$9) | C$31 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (C$6) | C$8 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35 zł (C$12) | C$20 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 87 zł (C$31) | C$82 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (C$5.49) | C$6 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 zł (C$4.09) | C$3.72 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (C$4.58) | C$2.83 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.69 zł (C$1.67) | C$3.09 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (C$2.99) | C$2.46 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43 zł (C$15) | C$19 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 73 zł (C$26) | C$46 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44 zł (C$16) | C$26 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 189 zł (C$67) | C$101 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 zł (C$32) | C$85 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 zł (C$7) | C$8 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 zł (C$2.42) | C$5.34 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 zł (C$2.42) | C$5.67 | - 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,997 zł (C$713) | C$549 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.25 zł (C$0.09) | C$1.04 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 116 zł (C$41) | C$35 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14 zł (C$5.12) | C$11 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 799 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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C$4,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,676
(7,497 zł)
in Kraków.
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