- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Canada
- Olsztyn
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Olsztyn, Poland compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Olsztyn (Poland) is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 zł (C$10) | C$14 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 29 zł (C$10) | C$8 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 zł (C$10) | C$5.67 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 zł (C$2.87) | C$2.40 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 zł (C$4.71) | C$4.13 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (C$2.25) | C$2.54 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł (C$4.73) | C$9 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.75 zł (C$1.64) | C$3.55 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.84 zł (C$1.68) | C$3.02 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6 zł (C$2.14) | C$2.26 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 zł (C$17) | C$15 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 zł (C$4.13) | C$2.18 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.36 zł (C$1.51) | C$1.87 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Olsztyn (Poland) is 3% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,401 zł (C$1,177) | C$1,186 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,319 zł (C$1,149) | C$982 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 543 zł (C$188) | C$104 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,995 zł (C$1,036) | C$919 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,919 zł (C$664) | C$695 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 316 zł (C$109) | C$64 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 74 zł (C$26) | C$39 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,022 zł (C$1,046) | C$393 | + 166% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 616 zł (C$213) | C$111 | + 93% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 zł (C$12) | C$10 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 zł (C$5.34) | C$25 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Olsztyn (Poland) is 65% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 332 zł (C$115) | C$61 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 170 zł (C$59) | C$41 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 355 zł (C$123) | C$95 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 654 zł (C$226) | C$87 | + 162% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Olsztyn (Poland) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,287 zł (C$27,783) | C$23,851 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.93 zł (C$2.05) | C$1.19 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 108 zł (C$37) | C$47 | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Olsztyn (Poland) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 23 zł (C$8) | C$7 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$85 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10 zł (C$3.50) | C$6 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 zł (C$3.08) | C$2.88 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (C$3.77) | C$3.82 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.90 zł (C$1.35) | C$3.16 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 zł (C$4.20) | C$2.53 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 zł (C$7) | C$19 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Olsztyn (Poland) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63 zł (C$22) | C$45 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68 zł (C$23) | C$26 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 95 zł (C$33) | C$84 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 187 zł (C$65) | C$89 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 zł (C$7) | C$9 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (C$4.79) | C$5.72 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 zł (C$4.15) | C$5.43 | - 23% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 562 zł (C$194) | C$141 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.55 zł (C$0.19) | C$1.04 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 123 zł (C$43) | C$34 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 29 zł (C$10) | C$10 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 153 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Olsztyn (Poland) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,121
(9,020 zł)
in Olsztyn.
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