Cost of living in Toruń (Poland) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 51% | |||
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| Food in Toruń (Poland) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Toruń | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 28 zł (C$10) | C$23 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 zł (C$6) | C$13 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (C$3.08) | C$6 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.49 zł (C$1.29) | C$2.41 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 zł (C$3.45) | C$4.70 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł (C$2.22) | C$3.95 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 zł (C$6) | C$11 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.87 zł (C$1.43) | C$4.85 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.47 zł (C$0.92) | C$3.95 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.32 zł (C$1.23) | C$3.50 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 zł (C$11) | C$20 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.94 zł (C$2.20) | C$2.68 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.94 zł (C$1.09) | C$2.16 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Toruń (Poland) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Toruń | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,318 zł (C$858) | C$2,300 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,828 zł (C$677) | C$1,599 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 345 zł (C$128) | C$120 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,650 zł (C$611) | C$1,347 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,245 zł (C$461) | C$985 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 317 zł (C$117) | C$69 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 zł (C$20) | C$60 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,854 zł (C$686) | C$311 | + 120% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 520 zł (C$192) | C$140 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 zł (C$12) | C$10 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 38 zł (C$14) | C$26 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Toruń (Poland) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Toruń | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 295 zł (C$109) | C$70 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 156 zł (C$58) | C$41 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 279 zł (C$103) | C$105 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 264 zł (C$98) | C$120 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Toruń (Poland) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Toruń | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 92,742 zł (C$34,339) | C$24,609 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 zł (C$2.25) | C$1.69 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 80 zł (C$30) | C$60 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28 zł (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Toruń (Poland) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Toruń | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 zł (C$9) | C$8 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 45 zł (C$17) | C$22 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 152 zł (C$56) | C$77 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 zł (C$9) | C$6 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 zł (C$3.72) | C$4.17 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (C$4.29) | C$4.59 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.74 zł (C$1.76) | C$3.11 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (C$2.43) | C$3.02 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27 zł (C$10) | C$22 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Toruń (Poland) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Toruń | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 59 zł (C$22) | C$61 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 42 zł (C$15) | C$27 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 161 zł (C$59) | C$118 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 144 zł (C$53) | C$97 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 zł (C$6) | C$12 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 zł (C$3.13) | C$4.71 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 zł (C$2.98) | C$7 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,000 zł (C$1,851) | C$647 | + 186% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.44 zł (C$0.16) | C$0.24 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 161 zł (C$59) | C$38 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (C$5.97) | C$13 | - 53% | |
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TOTAL | - 34% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 112 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
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