- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Canada
- Łódź
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Łódź, Poland compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Łódź (Poland) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 zł (C$7) | C$15 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 zł (C$6) | C$9 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (C$3.02) | C$5.69 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.49 zł (C$0.89) | C$2.05 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6 zł (C$2.23) | C$4.81 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.07 zł (C$1.81) | C$2.90 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 zł (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.80 zł (C$1.00) | C$4.00 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.51 zł (C$0.90) | C$3.34 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.81 zł (C$1.00) | C$3.36 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 zł (C$7) | C$16 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.29 zł (C$1.89) | C$2.41 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.05 zł (C$0.73) | C$2.01 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Łódź (Poland) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,325 zł (C$830) | C$1,651 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,671 zł (C$597) | C$1,142 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 519 zł (C$185) | C$102 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,175 zł (C$419) | C$1,038 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 844 zł (C$301) | C$779 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 275 zł (C$98) | C$66 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47 zł (C$17) | C$39 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,789 zł (C$638) | C$351 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 419 zł (C$150) | C$86 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20 zł (C$7) | C$9 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 zł (C$5.54) | C$22 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Łódź (Poland) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 275 zł (C$98) | C$59 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 113 zł (C$40) | C$40 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 277 zł (C$99) | C$93 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 303 zł (C$108) | C$92 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Łódź (Poland) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 65,000 zł (C$23,200) | C$22,749 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.26 zł (C$1.88) | C$1.27 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 75 zł (C$27) | C$67 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 zł (C$9) | C$31 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Łódź (Poland) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14 zł (C$4.89) | C$8 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 zł (C$9) | C$20 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100 zł (C$36) | C$82 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 16 zł (C$5.87) | C$6 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (C$4.15) | C$3.72 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (C$4.02) | C$2.83 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.65 zł (C$1.66) | C$3.09 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (C$2.42) | C$2.46 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 zł (C$10) | C$19 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Łódź (Poland) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63 zł (C$22) | C$46 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44 zł (C$16) | C$26 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 115 zł (C$41) | C$101 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 zł (C$32) | C$85 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 zł (C$5.67) | C$8 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6 zł (C$2.30) | C$5.34 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6.00 zł (C$2.14) | C$5.67 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,100 zł (C$749) | C$549 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.29 zł (C$0.10) | C$1.04 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 108 zł (C$39) | C$35 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13 zł (C$4.60) | C$11 | - 57% | |
| 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 397 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
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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$5,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,896
(8,114 zł)
in Łódź.
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