Cost of living in Poznan (Poland) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 52% | |||
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| Food in Poznan (Poland) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Poznan | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 zł (C$10) | C$20 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 zł (C$5.75) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (C$2.61) | C$5.78 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.87 zł (C$0.84) | C$1.98 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 zł (C$3.20) | C$4.18 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (C$2.16) | C$3.17 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (C$3.36) | C$10 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.24 zł (C$0.94) | C$4.24 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.67 zł (C$0.78) | C$3.76 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.66 zł (C$1.07) | C$3.41 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 zł (C$7) | C$19 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 zł (C$1.78) | C$2.48 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.80 zł (C$0.82) | C$1.93 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Poznan (Poland) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Poznan | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,060 zł (C$892) | C$2,136 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,554 zł (C$744) | C$1,241 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,372 zł (C$400) | C$124 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,328 zł (C$679) | C$1,120 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,617 zł (C$471) | C$805 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 213 zł (C$62) | C$66 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 zł (C$10) | C$54 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,728 zł (C$504) | C$311 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 343 zł (C$100) | C$97 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 zł (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 zł (C$7) | C$25 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Poznan (Poland) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Poznan | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 316 zł (C$92) | C$60 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 124 zł (C$36) | C$39 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 259 zł (C$76) | C$98 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 318 zł (C$93) | C$117 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Poznan (Poland) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Poznan | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 81,188 zł (C$23,663) | C$22,942 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.69 zł (C$1.66) | C$1.40 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 122 zł (C$36) | C$67 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28 zł (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Poznan (Poland) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Poznan | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (C$4.92) | C$8 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 zł (C$10) | C$22 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 134 zł (C$39) | C$77 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (C$4.52) | C$6 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (C$3.64) | C$3.85 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (C$3.53) | C$4.33 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.51 zł (C$1.32) | C$3.16 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 zł (C$2.54) | C$2.46 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41 zł (C$12) | C$20 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Poznan (Poland) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Poznan | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 72 zł (C$21) | C$51 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55 zł (C$16) | C$27 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 208 zł (C$61) | C$135 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 135 zł (C$39) | C$96 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19 zł (C$5.62) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (C$3.34) | C$5.42 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (C$2.80) | C$7 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,192 zł (C$639) | C$647 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 zł (C$0.09) | C$0.83 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 119 zł (C$35) | C$37 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (C$4.86) | C$11 | - 56% | |
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TOTAL | - 43% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 143 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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