- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Canada
- Łódź
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Łódź, Poland compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Łódź (Poland) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 zł (C$7) | C$14 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18 zł (C$6) | C$8 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (C$3.18) | C$5.67 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.70 zł (C$0.93) | C$2.40 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6 zł (C$2.14) | C$4.13 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł (C$2.17) | C$2.54 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł (C$7) | C$9 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.95 zł (C$1.01) | C$3.55 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.88 zł (C$0.64) | C$3.02 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.81 zł (C$0.96) | C$2.26 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 zł (C$7) | C$15 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.43 zł (C$1.87) | C$2.18 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.08 zł (C$0.71) | C$1.87 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Łódź (Poland) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,325 zł (C$798) | C$1,186 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,671 zł (C$574) | C$982 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 463 zł (C$159) | C$104 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,175 zł (C$403) | C$919 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 844 zł (C$290) | C$695 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 248 zł (C$85) | C$64 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47 zł (C$16) | C$39 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,062 zł (C$708) | C$393 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 434 zł (C$149) | C$111 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18 zł (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 zł (C$7) | C$25 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Łódź (Poland) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 275 zł (C$94) | C$61 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 113 zł (C$39) | C$41 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 297 zł (C$102) | C$95 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 276 zł (C$95) | C$87 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Łódź (Poland) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 65,000 zł (C$22,307) | C$23,851 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.10 zł (C$1.75) | C$1.19 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 75 zł (C$26) | C$47 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27 zł (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Łódź (Poland) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 zł (C$4.99) | C$7 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25 zł (C$8) | C$20 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100 zł (C$34) | C$85 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17 zł (C$5.76) | C$6 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (C$3.97) | C$2.88 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (C$3.87) | C$3.82 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.01 zł (C$1.72) | C$3.16 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (C$2.33) | C$2.53 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27 zł (C$9) | C$19 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Łódź (Poland) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65 zł (C$22) | C$45 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44 zł (C$15) | C$26 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 114 zł (C$39) | C$84 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 zł (C$31) | C$89 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 zł (C$5.24) | C$9 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6 zł (C$2.21) | C$5.72 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6.00 zł (C$2.06) | C$5.43 | - 62% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 2,300 zł (C$789) | C$850 | - 7% | |
| 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$37) | C$34 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13 zł (C$4.43) | C$10 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 162 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Łódź (Poland) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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C$3,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,282
(6,648 zł)
in Łódź.
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