- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Canada
- Warsaw
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Warsaw, Poland compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21 zł (C$8) | C$15 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13 zł (C$4.96) | C$9 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (C$3.32) | C$5.69 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.22 zł (C$0.83) | C$2.17 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (C$3.89) | C$4.84 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 zł (C$3.05) | C$2.90 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 zł (C$3.71) | C$10 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.31 zł (C$1.23) | C$4.00 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.88 zł (C$0.70) | C$3.31 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.60 zł (C$0.97) | C$3.07 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 zł (C$10) | C$16 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.06 zł (C$1.89) | C$2.51 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.07 zł (C$1.15) | C$2.07 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,447 zł (C$1,286) | C$1,576 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,089 zł (C$1,152) | C$1,122 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 276 zł (C$103) | C$109 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,700 zł (C$1,008) | C$1,019 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,902 zł (C$709) | C$774 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 184 zł (C$68) | C$66 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 98 zł (C$37) | C$40 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,685 zł (C$629) | C$377 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 384 zł (C$143) | C$98 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 zł (C$10) | C$9 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27 zł (C$10) | C$23 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 273 zł (C$102) | C$59 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 125 zł (C$47) | C$40 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 282 zł (C$105) | C$93 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 305 zł (C$114) | C$92 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,271 zł (C$29,203) | C$22,749 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.73 zł (C$1.39) | C$1.27 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 92 zł (C$34) | C$65 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 29 zł (C$11) | C$31 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 zł (C$5.80) | C$8 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32 zł (C$12) | C$20 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 112 zł (C$42) | C$96 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 13 zł (C$5.03) | C$6 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 zł (C$5.24) | C$3.72 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (C$3.98) | C$2.83 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.82 zł (C$1.80) | C$3.09 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (C$2.58) | C$2.46 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 42 zł (C$16) | C$19 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 69 zł (C$26) | C$46 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 53 zł (C$20) | C$26 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 232 zł (C$87) | C$101 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80 zł (C$30) | C$87 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 zł (C$9) | C$9 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (C$4.27) | C$5.53 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 zł (C$2.65) | C$5.67 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,183 zł (C$814) | C$549 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.78 zł (C$0.29) | C$1.04 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 135 zł (C$50) | C$35 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 8 zł (C$2.84) | C$10 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,011 prices entered by 293 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,083
(8,264 zł)
in Warsaw.
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