Cost of living in Łódź, Poland vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Łódź (Poland) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (C$8) | C$20 | - 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19 zł (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (C$2.62) | C$5.78 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.89 zł (C$0.95) | C$1.98 | - 52% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 zł (C$3.38) | C$4.18 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (C$2.17) | C$3.04 | - 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (C$3.79) | C$10 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.69 zł (C$1.21) | C$4.24 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.31 zł (C$0.76) | C$3.76 | - 80% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.22 zł (C$1.06) | C$3.41 | - 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (C$9) | C$19 | - 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.73 zł (C$1.56) | C$2.48 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.66 zł (C$0.88) | C$1.93 | - 55% | |
Housing | - 50% | |||
Housing in Łódź (Poland) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,027 zł (C$995) | C$2,136 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,964 zł (C$645) | C$1,241 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 471 zł (C$155) | C$133 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,890 zł (C$621) | C$1,120 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,028 zł (C$338) | C$806 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 280 zł (C$92) | C$66 | + 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 zł (C$16) | C$54 | - 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,541 zł (C$506) | C$311 | + 63% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 403 zł (C$132) | C$97 | + 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21 zł (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17 zł (C$5.65) | C$25 | - 78% | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Łódź (Poland) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 246 zł (C$81) | C$60 | + 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 118 zł (C$39) | C$39 | - 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 310 zł (C$102) | C$98 | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 350 zł (C$115) | C$117 | - 2% | |
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 | 70,724 zł (C$23,236) | C$22,942 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.82 zł (C$1.58) | C$1.39 | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 94 zł (C$31) | C$67 | - 54% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 zł (C$8) | - | - | |
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) | 16 zł (C$5.16) | C$8 | - 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 zł (C$9) | C$22 | - 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 101 zł (C$33) | C$77 | - 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 zł (C$5.51) | C$6 | - 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 zł (C$3.67) | C$3.85 | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 zł (C$3.15) | C$4.28 | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.13 zł (C$1.69) | C$3.11 | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (C$2.59) | C$2.46 | + 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36 zł (C$12) | C$20 | - 40% | |
Entertainment | - 55% | |||
Entertainment in Łódź (Poland) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 zł (C$22) | C$52 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 54 zł (C$18) | C$26 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 133 zł (C$44) | C$117 | - 63% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 138 zł (C$45) | C$96 | - 53% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18 zł (C$5.81) | C$9 | - 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 zł (C$2.76) | C$5.42 | - 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 zł (C$2.67) | C$7 | - 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,907 zł (C$627) | C$647 | - 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 zł (C$0.10) | C$0.83 | - 88% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 119 zł (C$39) | C$35 | + 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 14 zł (C$4.54) | C$11 | - 59% | |
TOTAL | - 45% |

These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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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$3,550 (10,805 zł) in Łódź.
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