Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 36% | |||
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| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40 zł (C$12) | C$22 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29 zł (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 zł (C$4.53) | C$5.78 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.25 zł (C$1.32) | C$1.97 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 zł (C$4.19) | C$4.31 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (C$3.48) | C$3.89 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 zł (C$5.02) | C$10 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.11 zł (C$1.28) | C$4.59 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.84 zł (C$1.19) | C$3.65 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.22 zł (C$1.31) | C$3.41 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 zł (C$10) | C$19 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (C$2.66) | C$2.55 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.95 zł (C$1.23) | C$2.11 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,236 zł (C$2,252) | C$2,291 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,114 zł (C$1,591) | C$1,332 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 733 zł (C$228) | C$124 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,963 zł (C$1,233) | C$1,235 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,992 zł (C$931) | C$875 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 412 zł (C$128) | C$68 | + 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 57 zł (C$18) | C$54 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,877 zł (C$584) | C$311 | + 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 460 zł (C$143) | C$140 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 zł (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 41 zł (C$13) | C$25 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 312 zł (C$97) | C$57 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 148 zł (C$46) | C$41 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 348 zł (C$108) | C$105 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 408 zł (C$127) | C$117 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 119,791 zł (C$37,274) | C$22,942 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (C$2.25) | C$1.66 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110 zł (C$34) | C$67 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 42 zł (C$13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (C$5.73) | C$8 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 zł (C$11) | C$22 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 160 zł (C$50) | C$77 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (C$5.11) | C$6 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 zł (C$5.21) | C$4.17 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (C$4.10) | C$4.59 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 zł (C$2.70) | C$3.11 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 zł (C$3.72) | C$2.78 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 73 zł (C$23) | C$20 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 121 zł (C$38) | C$53 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 zł (C$19) | C$26 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 248 zł (C$77) | C$135 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 192 zł (C$60) | C$96 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34 zł (C$10) | C$10 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (C$4.38) | C$4.71 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł (C$4.34) | C$7 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,424 zł (C$754) | C$647 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 zł (C$0.10) | C$0.24 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 158 zł (C$49) | C$37 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (C$5.72) | C$11 | - 48% | |
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TOTAL | - 18% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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