Cost of living in Szczecin, Poland vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 47% | |||
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Food in Szczecin (Poland) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 zł (C$10) | C$20 | - 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19 zł (C$7) | C$10 | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 zł (C$3.45) | C$5.78 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.44 zł (C$0.83) | C$1.98 | - 58% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 zł (C$3.35) | C$4.18 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (C$2.27) | C$3.04 | - 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 zł (C$3.60) | C$10 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.95 zł (C$1.00) | C$4.24 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.87 zł (C$0.63) | C$3.76 | - 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.15 zł (C$1.07) | C$3.41 | - 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 zł (C$10) | C$19 | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.32 zł (C$1.80) | C$2.48 | - 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.36 zł (C$1.14) | C$1.93 | - 41% | |
Housing | - 51% | |||
Housing in Szczecin (Poland) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,768 zł (C$938) | C$2,136 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,909 zł (C$647) | C$1,241 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 597 zł (C$202) | C$133 | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,599 zł (C$542) | C$1,120 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,066 zł (C$361) | C$806 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 258 zł (C$87) | C$66 | + 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 43 zł (C$15) | C$54 | - 73% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,739 zł (C$589) | C$311 | + 89% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 326 zł (C$110) | C$97 | + 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23 zł (C$8) | C$10 | - 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 zł (C$5.14) | C$25 | - 80% | |
Clothes | + 39% | |||
Clothes in Szczecin (Poland) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 291 zł (C$99) | C$60 | + 63% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 176 zł (C$60) | C$39 | + 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 283 zł (C$96) | C$98 | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 285 zł (C$96) | C$117 | - 18% | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Szczecin (Poland) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 66,121 zł (C$22,400) | C$22,935 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.64 zł (C$1.57) | C$1.39 | + 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 128 zł (C$43) | C$67 | - 35% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24 zł (C$8) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in Szczecin (Poland) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33 zł (C$11) | C$8 | + 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27 zł (C$9) | C$22 | - 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 120 zł (C$41) | C$77 | - 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 zł (C$4.40) | C$6 | - 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 zł (C$3.50) | C$3.85 | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 zł (C$3.49) | C$4.28 | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.28 zł (C$1.79) | C$3.11 | - 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (C$2.37) | C$2.46 | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 zł (C$8) | C$20 | - 58% | |
Entertainment | - 54% | |||
Entertainment in Szczecin (Poland) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65 zł (C$22) | C$52 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 48 zł (C$16) | C$26 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 157 zł (C$53) | C$117 | - 55% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 107 zł (C$36) | C$96 | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 zł (C$4.37) | C$9 | - 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 zł (C$3.43) | C$5.42 | - 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 zł (C$2.37) | C$7 | - 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,259 zł (C$765) | C$647 | + 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.31 zł (C$0.11) | C$0.83 | - 87% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 113 zł (C$38) | C$35 | + 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 zł (C$5.17) | C$11 | - 53% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Szczecin (Poland) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,546 (10,468 zł) in Szczecin.
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