Cost of living in Poznan, Poland vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Poznan (Poland) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 zł (C$10) | C$20 | - 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 zł (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (C$2.87) | C$5.78 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.85 zł (C$0.97) | C$1.98 | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | 9 zł (C$2.92) | C$4.18 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.99 zł (C$2.04) | C$3.04 | - 33% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (C$4.07) | C$10 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.18 zł (C$1.08) | C$4.24 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.55 zł (C$0.87) | C$3.76 | - 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.86 zł (C$1.31) | C$3.41 | - 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 zł (C$9) | C$19 | - 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.60 zł (C$1.91) | C$2.48 | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.58 zł (C$0.88) | C$1.93 | - 55% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Poznan (Poland) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,254 zł (C$1,108) | C$2,136 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,572 zł (C$876) | C$1,241 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,372 zł (C$467) | C$133 | + 250% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,202 zł (C$750) | C$1,120 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,632 zł (C$555) | C$806 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 241 zł (C$82) | C$66 | + 24% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 37 zł (C$13) | C$54 | - 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,810 zł (C$616) | C$311 | + 98% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 353 zł (C$120) | C$97 | + 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 zł (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 zł (C$7) | C$25 | - 74% | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in Poznan (Poland) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 303 zł (C$103) | C$60 | + 71% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 115 zł (C$39) | C$39 | - 0% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 271 zł (C$92) | C$98 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 323 zł (C$110) | C$117 | - 6% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Poznan (Poland) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,809 zł (C$25,130) | C$22,935 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.89 zł (C$1.67) | C$1.39 | + 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 106 zł (C$36) | C$67 | - 46% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 30 zł (C$10) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 29% | |||
Personal Care in Poznan (Poland) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (C$5.82) | C$8 | - 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35 zł (C$12) | C$22 | - 45% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 128 zł (C$44) | C$77 | - 43% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (C$5.28) | C$6 | - 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (C$4.25) | C$3.85 | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (C$4.13) | C$4.28 | - 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.51 zł (C$1.54) | C$3.11 | - 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (C$2.79) | C$2.46 | + 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39 zł (C$13) | C$20 | - 34% | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in Poznan (Poland) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 zł (C$23) | C$52 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 50 zł (C$17) | C$26 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 153 zł (C$52) | C$117 | - 56% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120 zł (C$41) | C$96 | - 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 zł (C$7) | C$9 | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (C$4.02) | C$5.42 | - 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (C$3.25) | C$7 | - 51% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,240 zł (C$763) | C$647 | + 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 zł (C$0.10) | C$0.83 | - 88% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 111 zł (C$38) | C$35 | + 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (C$5.42) | C$11 | - 50% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,400 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,083 (11,994 zł) in Poznan.
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