- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Canada
- Olsztyn
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Olsztyn, Poland compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Olsztyn (Poland) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 zł (C$12) | C$15 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 15 zł (C$5.39) | C$9 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (C$2.69) | C$5.69 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.78 zł (C$0.98) | C$2.17 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8 zł (C$2.82) | C$4.84 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6.00 zł (C$2.12) | C$2.90 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 zł (C$3.11) | C$10 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.17 zł (C$1.12) | C$4.00 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.17 zł (C$0.76) | C$3.31 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.83 zł (C$1.00) | C$3.07 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23 zł (C$8) | C$16 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.90 zł (C$1.73) | C$2.51 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.49 zł (C$0.88) | C$2.07 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Olsztyn (Poland) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,113 zł (C$745) | C$1,576 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,860 zł (C$656) | C$1,122 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 517 zł (C$182) | C$109 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,600 zł (C$564) | C$1,019 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,200 zł (C$423) | C$774 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 289 zł (C$102) | C$66 | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 61 zł (C$22) | C$40 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,022 zł (C$1,065) | C$377 | + 183% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 616 zł (C$217) | C$98 | + 121% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 zł (C$13) | C$9 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 zł (C$4.64) | C$23 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Olsztyn (Poland) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 310 zł (C$109) | C$59 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 130 zł (C$46) | C$40 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 233 zł (C$82) | C$93 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300 zł (C$106) | C$92 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Olsztyn (Poland) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,287 zł (C$28,306) | C$22,749 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.39 zł (C$1.90) | C$1.27 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 93 zł (C$33) | C$65 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Olsztyn (Poland) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 23 zł (C$8) | C$8 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100 zł (C$35) | C$96 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10 zł (C$3.56) | C$6 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 zł (C$3.13) | C$3.72 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (C$3.84) | C$2.83 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.10 zł (C$1.45) | C$3.09 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (C$2.70) | C$2.46 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 zł (C$7) | C$19 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Olsztyn (Poland) is 42% 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 | 68 zł (C$24) | C$26 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 95 zł (C$33) | C$101 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 187 zł (C$66) | C$87 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 zł (C$7) | C$9 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (C$4.88) | C$5.53 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 zł (C$4.23) | C$5.67 | - 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.26 zł (C$0.09) | C$1.04 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 123 zł (C$43) | C$35 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 29 zł (C$10) | C$10 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 272 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Olsztyn (Poland) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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C$4,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,085
(8,749 zł)
in Olsztyn.
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