Cost of living in Łódź, Poland vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Łódź (Poland) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 zł (C$10) | C$20 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 zł (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (C$2.56) | C$5.84 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.60 zł (C$0.87) | C$1.98 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 zł (C$3.64) | C$4.48 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.99 zł (C$2.00) | C$3.04 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 zł (C$3.80) | C$10 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.06 zł (C$1.02) | C$4.24 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.20 zł (C$0.74) | C$3.76 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.30 zł (C$1.10) | C$3.41 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24 zł (C$8) | C$19 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.72 zł (C$1.58) | C$2.48 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.29 zł (C$0.77) | C$1.93 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Łódź (Poland) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,115 zł (C$1,041) | C$2,136 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,765 zł (C$590) | C$1,241 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 467 zł (C$156) | C$133 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,950 zł (C$651) | C$1,120 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 986 zł (C$330) | C$806 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 283 zł (C$95) | C$66 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 zł (C$15) | C$54 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,526 zł (C$510) | C$311 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 390 zł (C$130) | C$97 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20 zł (C$7) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17 zł (C$5.59) | C$25 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Łódź (Poland) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 261 zł (C$87) | C$60 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 114 zł (C$38) | C$39 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 302 zł (C$101) | C$98 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 340 zł (C$114) | C$117 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Łódź (Poland) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 69,805 zł (C$23,324) | C$22,935 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.03 zł (C$1.68) | C$1.42 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 zł (C$30) | C$67 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 zł (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Łódź (Poland) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 zł (C$5.01) | C$8 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 zł (C$9) | C$22 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100 zł (C$33) | C$77 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 zł (C$5.60) | C$6 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (C$4.01) | C$3.85 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (C$3.57) | C$4.28 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.63 zł (C$1.55) | C$3.11 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (C$2.36) | C$2.46 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31 zł (C$11) | C$20 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Łódź (Poland) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 61 zł (C$20) | C$52 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 zł (C$18) | C$26 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 135 zł (C$45) | C$117 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 104 zł (C$35) | C$96 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 zł (C$5.73) | C$9 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 zł (C$2.51) | C$5.42 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 zł (C$2.17) | C$7 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,935 zł (C$647) | C$647 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.29 zł (C$0.10) | C$0.83 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 119 zł (C$40) | C$35 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 14 zł (C$4.59) | C$11 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 308 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Łódź (Poland) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,400 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,519 (10,532 zł) in Łódź.
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