Cost of living in Olsztyn (Poland) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 44% | |||
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| Food in Olsztyn (Poland) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Olsztyn | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31 zł (C$10) | C$20 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 zł (C$5.33) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (C$2.54) | C$5.78 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.65 zł (C$0.85) | C$1.98 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8 zł (C$2.47) | C$4.18 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.84 zł (C$1.87) | C$3.17 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | C$10 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.31 zł (C$1.06) | C$4.24 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | C$3.76 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | C$3.41 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | C$19 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.16 zł (C$1.66) | C$2.48 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.36 zł (C$0.76) | C$1.93 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Olsztyn (Poland) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Olsztyn | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,270 zł (C$728) | C$2,136 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,882 zł (C$603) | C$1,247 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 486 zł (C$156) | C$124 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | C$1,120 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | C$805 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | C$66 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | C$54 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,273 zł (C$729) | C$311 | + 134% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 476 zł (C$152) | C$97 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 zł (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$25 | - | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Olsztyn (Poland) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Olsztyn | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 301 zł (C$97) | C$60 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 133 zł (C$43) | C$39 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 258 zł (C$83) | C$98 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 314 zł (C$101) | C$117 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Olsztyn (Poland) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Olsztyn | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 76,344 zł (C$24,472) | C$22,942 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.28 zł (C$1.69) | C$1.67 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 zł (C$29) | C$67 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Olsztyn (Poland) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Olsztyn | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | C$8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$22 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 133 zł (C$43) | C$77 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 zł (C$3.22) | C$3.85 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (C$3.51) | C$4.33 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.27 zł (C$1.37) | C$3.16 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | C$2.46 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | C$20 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Olsztyn (Poland) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Olsztyn | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | C$51 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 42 zł (C$14) | C$27 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$135 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | C$96 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$10 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | C$5.42 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$7 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,100 zł (C$673) | C$647 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | C$37 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | C$11 | - | |
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TOTAL | - 25% | ||
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These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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