Cost of living in Warsaw, Poland vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 28 zł (C$9) | C$19 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (C$2.98) | C$5.84 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.94 zł (C$0.99) | C$1.85 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 zł (C$3.72) | C$4.50 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (C$2.20) | C$3.04 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 zł (C$4.58) | C$10 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.40 zł (C$1.15) | C$4.24 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.77 zł (C$0.94) | C$3.76 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.36 zł (C$1.14) | C$3.41 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł (C$10) | C$18 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.64 zł (C$1.90) | C$2.48 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.99 zł (C$1.01) | C$1.93 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,609 zł (C$1,557) | C$2,136 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,467 zł (C$1,171) | C$1,241 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 513 zł (C$173) | C$133 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,974 zł (C$1,005) | C$1,120 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,239 zł (C$756) | C$806 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 305 zł (C$103) | C$66 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 43 zł (C$15) | C$50 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,490 zł (C$504) | C$322 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 563 zł (C$190) | C$96 | + 97% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 zł (C$9) | C$10 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 zł (C$10) | C$25 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 332 zł (C$112) | C$61 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 166 zł (C$56) | C$38 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 318 zł (C$107) | C$96 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 380 zł (C$128) | C$112 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 81,766 zł (C$27,624) | C$22,935 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.18 zł (C$1.75) | C$1.39 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 108 zł (C$37) | C$67 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 36 zł (C$12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł (C$6) | C$8 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35 zł (C$12) | C$22 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 145 zł (C$49) | C$77 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 zł (C$7) | C$6 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (C$4.02) | C$3.78 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 zł (C$5.04) | C$4.28 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 zł (C$2.07) | C$3.11 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 zł (C$2.95) | C$2.46 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 zł (C$19) | C$20 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84 zł (C$29) | C$50 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 63 zł (C$21) | C$27 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 230 zł (C$78) | C$117 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 158 zł (C$53) | C$94 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26 zł (C$9) | C$9 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 zł (C$4.41) | C$5.25 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 zł (C$3.64) | C$6 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,622 zł (C$886) | C$647 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.58 zł (C$0.20) | C$0.83 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 110 zł (C$37) | C$36 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (C$5.77) | C$11 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,005 prices entered by 173 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,275 (12,653 zł) in Warsaw.
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