- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Poland
- Abbotsford
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Abbotsford, Canada vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abbotsford (Canada) is 90% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$16 (46 zł) | 30 zł | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (27 zł) | 19 zł | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.69 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.05 (5.81 zł) | 2.65 zł | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.20 (15 zł) | 9 zł | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$2.90 (8 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (28 zł) | 11 zł | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.10 (12 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 303% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.34 (9 zł) | 2.27 zł | + 317% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.36 (10 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 195% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (45 zł) | 24 zł | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.51 (7 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.01 (5.69 zł) | 1.95 zł | + 191% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Abbotsford (Canada) is 71% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,859 (5,271 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,162 (3,293 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$114 (323 zł) | 519 zł | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,038 (2,941 zł) | 1,426 zł | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$779 (2,208 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$66 (188 zł) | 291 zł | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$39 (112 zł) | 44 zł | + 157% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$351 (996 zł) | 1,798 zł | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$86 (245 zł) | 419 zł | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (27 zł) | 21 zł | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$22 (64 zł) | 16 zł | + 309% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Abbotsford (Canada) is 16% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$57 (161 zł) | 264 zł | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$38 (107 zł) | 118 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$94 (266 zł) | 276 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$99 (279 zł) | 299 zł | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Abbotsford (Canada) is 44% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,749 (64,489 zł) | 68,024 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.27 (3.60 zł) | 5.25 zł | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$67 (189 zł) | 91 zł | + 109% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$31 (88 zł) | 27 zł | + 225% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Abbotsford (Canada) is 54% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$8 (22 zł) | 14 zł | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (57 zł) | 27 zł | + 113% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$80 (228 zł) | 100 zł | + 128% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$6 (18 zł) | 16 zł | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.72 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$2.83 (8 zł) | 10 zł | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.09 (9 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.46 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$19 (55 zł) | 30 zł | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 120% | |||
| Entertainment in Abbotsford (Canada) is 120% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$46 (131 zł) | 59 zł | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (74 zł) | 47 zł | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$101 (286 zł) | 126 zł | + 127% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$85 (240 zł) | 103 zł | + 134% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8 (24 zł) | 15 zł | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.30 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.67 (16 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 168% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$660 (1,870 zł) | 1,972 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.83 (2.35 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 724% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$34 (98 zł) | 122 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (30 zł) | 14 zł | + 118% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 470 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
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Cost of living in Abbotsford (Canada) is 69% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 16,882 zł
(C$5,955)
in Abbotsford
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
10,000 zł
in Łódź.
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