Cost of living in Kraków, Poland vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kraków (Poland) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (C$9) | C$20 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19 zł (C$6) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (C$2.76) | C$5.78 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.71 zł (C$0.91) | C$1.98 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (C$3.51) | C$4.18 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.89 zł (C$1.98) | C$3.04 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (C$4.30) | C$10 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.92 zł (C$0.98) | C$4.24 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.15 zł (C$0.72) | C$3.76 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.14 zł (C$1.06) | C$3.41 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 zł (C$9) | C$19 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.07 zł (C$1.70) | C$2.48 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.33 zł (C$0.78) | C$1.93 | - 59% | |
| 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 | 3,157 zł (C$1,060) | C$2,136 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,584 zł (C$868) | C$1,241 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 658 zł (C$221) | C$133 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,370 zł (C$796) | C$1,120 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,669 zł (C$560) | C$806 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 314 zł (C$105) | C$66 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 46 zł (C$15) | C$54 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,615 zł (C$542) | C$311 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 443 zł (C$149) | C$97 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 zł (C$9) | C$25 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 288 zł (C$97) | C$60 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 153 zł (C$51) | C$39 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 284 zł (C$95) | C$98 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 363 zł (C$122) | C$117 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 74,213 zł (C$24,919) | C$22,935 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.13 zł (C$1.72) | C$1.39 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 97 zł (C$32) | C$67 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 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) | 17 zł (C$5.68) | C$8 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 38 zł (C$13) | C$22 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 116 zł (C$39) | C$77 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 zł (C$5.16) | C$6 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 zł (C$3.63) | C$3.85 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (C$3.96) | C$4.28 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.95 zł (C$1.66) | C$3.11 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (C$2.57) | C$2.46 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 zł (C$15) | C$20 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63 zł (C$21) | C$52 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50 zł (C$17) | C$26 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 179 zł (C$60) | C$117 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 122 zł (C$41) | C$96 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 zł (C$7) | C$9 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 zł (C$3.39) | C$5.42 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (C$3.24) | C$7 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,914 zł (C$643) | C$647 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.39 zł (C$0.13) | C$0.83 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 121 zł (C$40) | C$35 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (C$5.35) | C$11 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 485 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,700 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,075 (12,137 zł) in Kraków.
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