- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Canada
- Olsztyn
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Olsztyn, Poland compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Olsztyn (Poland) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 zł (C$10) | C$14 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 15 zł (C$5.15) | C$8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (C$2.81) | C$5.67 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.75 zł (C$0.97) | C$2.31 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 zł (C$2.56) | C$4.13 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (C$2.29) | C$2.54 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł (C$4.80) | C$9 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.75 zł (C$1.67) | C$3.55 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.84 zł (C$1.70) | C$3.02 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.86 zł (C$1.00) | C$2.26 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23 zł (C$8) | C$15 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.16 zł (C$1.81) | C$2.18 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.36 zł (C$1.53) | C$1.87 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Olsztyn (Poland) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,401 zł (C$1,195) | C$1,209 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,319 zł (C$1,166) | C$1,030 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 543 zł (C$191) | C$104 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,995 zł (C$1,052) | C$919 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,919 zł (C$674) | C$695 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 316 zł (C$111) | C$64 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 74 zł (C$26) | C$39 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,022 zł (C$1,062) | C$393 | + 170% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 616 zł (C$216) | C$111 | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 zł (C$12) | C$10 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 zł (C$5.42) | C$25 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Olsztyn (Poland) is 68% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 332 zł (C$117) | C$58 | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 170 zł (C$60) | C$41 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 355 zł (C$125) | C$96 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 654 zł (C$230) | C$87 | + 166% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Olsztyn (Poland) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,287 zł (C$28,202) | C$23,851 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.93 zł (C$2.08) | C$1.19 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 108 zł (C$38) | C$47 | - 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Olsztyn (Poland) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 23 zł (C$8) | C$7 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$80 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10 zł (C$3.55) | C$6 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 zł (C$3.12) | C$2.88 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (C$3.83) | C$3.82 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.90 zł (C$1.37) | C$3.16 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 zł (C$4.27) | C$2.53 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 zł (C$7) | C$19 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Olsztyn (Poland) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63 zł (C$22) | C$45 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68 zł (C$24) | C$26 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 95 zł (C$33) | C$84 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 187 zł (C$66) | C$89 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 zł (C$7) | C$9 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (C$4.86) | C$5.72 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 zł (C$4.22) | C$5.43 | - 22% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.55 zł (C$0.19) | C$1.04 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 123 zł (C$43) | C$34 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 29 zł (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 128 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Olsztyn (Poland) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,924
(8,323 zł)
in Olsztyn.
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