Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Kraków (Poland) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Kraków | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 zł (C$9) | C$20 | - 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 zł (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 zł (C$3.38) | C$5.78 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.27 zł (C$0.95) | C$1.98 | - 52% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 zł (C$2.90) | C$4.18 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 zł (C$2.36) | C$3.17 | - 26% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 zł (C$3.27) | C$10 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.51 zł (C$1.02) | C$4.24 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.78 zł (C$0.81) | C$3.76 | - 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.58 zł (C$1.04) | C$3.41 | - 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł (C$8) | C$19 | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7 zł (C$2.08) | C$2.48 | - 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.75 zł (C$0.80) | C$1.93 | - 59% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,695 zł (C$1,077) | C$2,136 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,714 zł (C$791) | C$1,241 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 500 zł (C$146) | C$124 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,540 zł (C$740) | C$1,120 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,841 zł (C$537) | C$805 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 264 zł (C$77) | C$66 | + 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 46 zł (C$13) | C$54 | - 75% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,505 zł (C$439) | C$311 | + 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 431 zł (C$125) | C$97 | + 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23 zł (C$7) | C$10 | - 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 zł (C$7) | C$25 | - 72% | |
Clothes | + 23% | |||
Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 325 zł (C$95) | C$60 | + 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 170 zł (C$50) | C$39 | + 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 306 zł (C$89) | C$98 | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 373 zł (C$109) | C$117 | - 7% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,077 zł (C$21,882) | C$22,942 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.72 zł (C$1.67) | C$1.40 | + 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 122 zł (C$36) | C$67 | - 47% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 zł (C$8) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 zł (C$4.52) | C$8 | - 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39 zł (C$11) | C$22 | - 47% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 123 zł (C$36) | C$77 | - 53% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 zł (C$4.93) | C$6 | - 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 zł (C$3.06) | C$3.85 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (C$3.52) | C$4.33 | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.36 zł (C$1.27) | C$3.16 | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9 zł (C$2.58) | C$2.46 | + 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 zł (C$16) | C$20 | - 21% | |
Entertainment | - 58% | |||
Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Kraków | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 58 zł (C$17) | C$51 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 54 zł (C$16) | C$27 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 217 zł (C$63) | C$135 | - 53% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 108 zł (C$32) | C$96 | - 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 zł (C$7) | C$10 | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 zł (C$3.92) | C$5.42 | - 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (C$3.02) | C$7 | - 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,842 zł (C$537) | C$647 | - 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł (C$0.14) | C$0.83 | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 zł (C$35) | C$37 | - 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (C$5.26) | C$11 | - 52% | |
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TOTAL | - 43% |
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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