- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Canada
- Warsaw
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Warsaw, Poland compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21 zł (C$7) | C$14 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13 zł (C$4.63) | C$8 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (C$2.98) | C$6 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.22 zł (C$0.77) | C$2.38 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 zł (C$3.25) | C$4.26 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 zł (C$2.09) | C$2.62 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 zł (C$3.47) | C$9 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.83 zł (C$0.99) | C$3.73 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.98 zł (C$0.69) | C$2.90 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.60 zł (C$0.91) | C$2.89 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 zł (C$10) | C$16 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.25 zł (C$1.83) | C$2.31 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.07 zł (C$1.07) | C$1.76 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,447 zł (C$1,201) | C$1,186 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,306 zł (C$1,151) | C$982 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 320 zł (C$112) | C$117 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,686 zł (C$936) | C$919 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,936 zł (C$674) | C$695 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 214 zł (C$74) | C$64 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 98 zł (C$34) | C$39 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,815 zł (C$632) | C$392 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 389 zł (C$136) | C$111 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 zł (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21 zł (C$7) | C$26 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 293 zł (C$102) | C$61 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 142 zł (C$50) | C$41 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 289 zł (C$101) | C$95 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 358 zł (C$125) | C$87 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,392 zł (C$27,305) | C$22,684 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.73 zł (C$1.30) | C$1.19 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 92 zł (C$32) | C$47 | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28 zł (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 zł (C$5.33) | C$8 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 36 zł (C$12) | C$20 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 114 zł (C$40) | C$85 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 13 zł (C$4.41) | C$7 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 zł (C$4.71) | C$3.90 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (C$4.14) | C$3.90 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.47 zł (C$1.91) | C$3.21 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (C$2.64) | C$2.46 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38 zł (C$13) | C$19 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 zł (C$23) | C$44 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50 zł (C$17) | C$26 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 232 zł (C$81) | C$84 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80 zł (C$28) | C$90 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 zł (C$8) | C$9 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (C$4.02) | C$5.98 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 zł (C$2.48) | C$5.61 | - 56% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 761 zł (C$265) | C$141 | + 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.78 zł (C$0.27) | C$2.00 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 152 zł (C$53) | C$34 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 8 zł (C$2.65) | C$10 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,548 prices entered by 312 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,623
(7,529 zł)
in Warsaw.
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