Cost of living in Łódź (Poland) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 48% | |||
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| Food in Łódź (Poland) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Łódź | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 zł (C$10) | C$22 | - 54% | |
| 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$3.74) | C$5.78 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.12 zł (C$0.97) | C$1.97 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 zł (C$3.73) | C$4.31 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 zł (C$2.47) | C$3.89 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (C$4.09) | C$10 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.69 zł (C$1.15) | C$4.59 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.71 zł (C$0.84) | C$3.65 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.44 zł (C$1.07) | C$3.41 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 zł (C$10) | C$19 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 zł (C$2.18) | C$2.55 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.86 zł (C$0.89) | C$2.11 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Łódź (Poland) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Łódź | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,579 zł (C$1,115) | C$2,291 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,923 zł (C$911) | C$1,332 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 537 zł (C$167) | C$124 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,344 zł (C$730) | C$1,235 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,727 zł (C$538) | C$875 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 317 zł (C$99) | C$68 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 zł (C$13) | C$54 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,665 zł (C$519) | C$311 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 516 zł (C$161) | C$140 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 zł (C$11) | C$10 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł (C$7) | C$25 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Łódź (Poland) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Łódź | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 256 zł (C$80) | C$57 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 135 zł (C$42) | C$41 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 286 zł (C$89) | C$105 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 380 zł (C$118) | C$117 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Łódź (Poland) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Łódź | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 92,931 zł (C$28,952) | C$22,942 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 zł (C$1.92) | C$1.66 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110 zł (C$34) | C$67 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 zł (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Łódź (Poland) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Łódź | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł (C$6) | C$8 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 44 zł (C$14) | C$22 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 157 zł (C$49) | C$77 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (C$4.89) | C$6 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 zł (C$3.98) | C$4.17 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (C$3.69) | C$4.59 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.93 zł (C$1.54) | C$3.11 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 zł (C$2.76) | C$2.78 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 zł (C$14) | C$20 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Łódź (Poland) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Łódź | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 87 zł (C$27) | C$53 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 66 zł (C$20) | C$26 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 184 zł (C$57) | C$135 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 161 zł (C$50) | C$96 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18 zł (C$5.61) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 zł (C$4.01) | C$4.71 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 zł (C$3.29) | C$7 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,616 zł (C$504) | C$647 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.29 zł (C$0.09) | C$0.24 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 133 zł (C$41) | C$37 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (C$5.73) | C$11 | - 48% | |
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TOTAL | - 36% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 91 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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