- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Canada
- Szczecin
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Szczecin, Poland compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Szczecin (Poland) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 zł (C$9) | C$14 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 15 zł (C$5.29) | C$8 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (C$2.82) | C$6 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.05 zł (C$0.72) | C$2.38 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.48 zł (C$1.93) | C$4.08 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.50 zł (C$1.94) | C$2.62 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 zł (C$3.44) | C$10 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.75 zł (C$0.97) | C$3.73 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.00 zł (C$1.41) | C$2.90 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.60 zł (C$0.92) | C$2.89 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19 zł (C$7) | C$16 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.35 zł (C$1.89) | C$2.31 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.00 zł (C$0.71) | C$1.76 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Szczecin (Poland) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,000 zł (C$705) | C$1,186 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,500 zł (C$529) | C$982 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400 zł (C$141) | C$117 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,200 zł (C$423) | C$919 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,000 zł (C$353) | C$695 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 200 zł (C$71) | C$64 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 55 zł (C$19) | C$39 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,130 zł (C$751) | C$392 | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 347 zł (C$122) | C$111 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 zł (C$9) | C$10 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14 zł (C$4.80) | C$26 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Szczecin (Poland) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 280 zł (C$99) | C$61 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 150 zł (C$53) | C$41 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200 zł (C$71) | C$95 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250 zł (C$88) | C$87 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Szczecin (Poland) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 57,500 zł (C$20,271) | C$22,684 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.78 zł (C$2.04) | C$1.19 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 zł (C$32) | C$47 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24 zł (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Szczecin (Poland) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 zł (C$10) | C$8 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 zł (C$10) | C$20 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 119 zł (C$42) | C$85 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 13 zł (C$4.58) | C$7 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 zł (C$3.94) | C$3.90 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (C$4.02) | C$3.90 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.40 zł (C$1.90) | C$3.21 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (C$2.81) | C$2.46 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 zł (C$8) | C$19 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Szczecin (Poland) is 74% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 48 zł (C$17) | C$43 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44 zł (C$16) | C$27 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 118 zł (C$42) | C$84 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80 zł (C$28) | C$93 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12 zł (C$4.39) | C$9 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 zł (C$2.29) | C$5.44 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6.00 zł (C$2.12) | C$5.57 | - 62% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 709 zł (C$250) | C$141 | + 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 zł (C$0.11) | C$2.00 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 115 zł (C$41) | C$34 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13 zł (C$4.51) | C$10 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 167 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 29, 2017.
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Cost of living in Szczecin (Poland) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,904
(5,400 zł)
in Szczecin.
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