- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Canada
- Łódź
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Łódź, Poland compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Łódź (Poland) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 zł (C$8) | C$15 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 zł (C$6) | C$9 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (C$3.18) | C$5.69 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.49 zł (C$0.93) | C$2.17 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6 zł (C$2.34) | C$4.84 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.07 zł (C$1.90) | C$2.90 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 zł (C$7) | C$10 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.80 zł (C$1.05) | C$4.00 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.51 zł (C$0.94) | C$3.31 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.81 zł (C$1.05) | C$3.07 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 zł (C$8) | C$16 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.18 zł (C$1.94) | C$2.51 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.05 zł (C$0.77) | C$2.07 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Łódź (Poland) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,325 zł (C$872) | C$1,576 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,671 zł (C$627) | C$1,122 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 519 zł (C$195) | C$109 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,175 zł (C$441) | C$1,019 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 844 zł (C$317) | C$774 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 275 zł (C$103) | C$66 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47 zł (C$18) | C$40 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,879 zł (C$705) | C$377 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 419 zł (C$157) | C$98 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 zł (C$7) | C$9 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 zł (C$5.82) | C$23 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Łódź (Poland) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 275 zł (C$103) | C$59 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 113 zł (C$42) | C$40 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 283 zł (C$106) | C$93 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 298 zł (C$112) | C$92 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Łódź (Poland) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 65,000 zł (C$24,382) | C$22,749 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.28 zł (C$1.98) | C$1.26 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 75 zł (C$28) | C$65 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 zł (C$10) | C$31 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Łódź (Poland) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14 zł (C$5.14) | C$8 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 zł (C$10) | C$20 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100 zł (C$38) | C$96 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 16 zł (C$6) | C$6 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (C$4.36) | C$3.72 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (C$4.23) | C$2.83 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.65 zł (C$1.74) | C$3.09 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (C$2.54) | C$2.46 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 zł (C$11) | C$19 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Łódź (Poland) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63 zł (C$24) | C$46 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44 zł (C$17) | C$26 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 115 zł (C$43) | C$101 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 zł (C$34) | C$87 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 zł (C$5.72) | C$9 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6 zł (C$2.42) | C$5.53 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6.00 zł (C$2.25) | C$5.67 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,100 zł (C$788) | C$549 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.29 zł (C$0.11) | C$1.04 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 108 zł (C$41) | C$35 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13 zł (C$4.84) | C$10 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 352 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Łódź (Poland) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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C$4,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,699
(7,196 zł)
in Łódź.
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