- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Poland
- Abbotsford
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Abbotsford, Canada compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abbotsford (Canada) is 112% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$15 (43 zł) | 20 zł | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 (26 zł) | 17 zł | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.69 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.05 (5.73 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 130% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.81 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$2.90 (8 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (28 zł) | 17 zł | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.00 (11 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 299% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.34 (9 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 272% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.36 (9 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 234% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (44 zł) | 20 zł | + 118% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.41 (7 zł) | 5.29 zł | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.01 (5.61 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 174% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Abbotsford (Canada) is 86% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,651 (4,612 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,142 (3,192 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$102 (286 zł) | 519 zł | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,038 (2,899 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$779 (2,176 zł) | 844 zł | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$66 (186 zł) | 275 zł | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$39 (110 zł) | 47 zł | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$351 (982 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$86 (241 zł) | 419 zł | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (24 zł) | 20 zł | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$22 (63 zł) | 16 zł | + 303% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Abbotsford (Canada) is 13% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$59 (166 zł) | 275 zł | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$40 (113 zł) | 113 zł | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$93 (259 zł) | 277 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$92 (258 zł) | 303 zł | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Abbotsford (Canada) is 52% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,749 (63,567 zł) | 65,000 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.27 (3.55 zł) | 5.26 zł | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$67 (187 zł) | 75 zł | + 149% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$31 (86 zł) | 26 zł | + 231% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Abbotsford (Canada) is 57% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$8 (21 zł) | 14 zł | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (56 zł) | 26 zł | + 115% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$82 (229 zł) | 100 zł | + 129% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$6 (18 zł) | 16 zł | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.72 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$2.83 (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.09 (9 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.46 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$19 (54 zł) | 28 zł | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 143% | |||
| Entertainment in Abbotsford (Canada) is 143% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$46 (129 zł) | 63 zł | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (73 zł) | 44 zł | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$101 (282 zł) | 115 zł | + 145% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$85 (237 zł) | 90 zł | + 163% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8 (24 zł) | 16 zł | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.34 (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 131% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.67 (16 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 164% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$549 (1,535 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$1.04 (2.91 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 904% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$35 (98 zł) | 108 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (30 zł) | 13 zł | + 132% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 397 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Abbotsford (Canada) is 83% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 12,777 zł
(C$4,572)
in Abbotsford
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,000 zł
in Łódź.
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