Cost of living in Abbotsford, Canada vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 102% | |||
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Food in Abbotsford (Canada) is 102% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$20 (59 zł) | 26 zł | + 130% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 (29 zł) | 19 zł | + 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.78 (17 zł) | 8 zł | + 113% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.98 (5.83 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 102% | |
12 eggs, large | C$4.18 (12 zł) | 10 zł | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.04 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (29 zł) | 12 zł | + 152% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.24 (12 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 237% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.76 (11 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 380% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.41 (10 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 212% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (56 zł) | 27 zł | + 112% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.48 (7 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.93 (5.68 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 113% | |
Housing | + 93% | |||
Housing in Abbotsford (Canada) is 93% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,136 (6,273 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 107% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,241 (3,645 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$133 (392 zł) | 471 zł | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,120 (3,288 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$806 (2,367 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 130% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$66 (195 zł) | 280 zł | - 31% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$54 (159 zł) | 47 zł | + 235% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$311 (915 zł) | 1,541 zł | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$97 (284 zł) | 403 zł | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (30 zł) | 21 zł | + 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$25 (74 zł) | 17 zł | + 330% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Abbotsford (Canada) is 10% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$60 (177 zł) | 246 zł | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$39 (115 zł) | 118 zł | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$98 (287 zł) | 310 zł | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$117 (345 zł) | 350 zł | - 2% | |
Transportation | + 35% | |||
Transportation in Abbotsford (Canada) is 35% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,935 (67,363 zł) | 70,724 zł | - 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.39 (4.09 zł) | 4.82 zł | - 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$67 (196 zł) | 94 zł | + 108% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
Personal Care | + 59% | |||
Personal Care in Abbotsford (Canada) is 59% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$8 (24 zł) | 16 zł | + 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 (64 zł) | 28 zł | + 132% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$77 (226 zł) | 101 zł | + 124% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$6 (19 zł) | 17 zł | + 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.85 (11 zł) | 11 zł | + 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.28 (13 zł) | 10 zł | + 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.11 (9 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 78% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.46 (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$20 (58 zł) | 36 zł | + 61% | |
Entertainment | + 115% | |||
Entertainment in Abbotsford (Canada) is 115% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$52 (153 zł) | 68 zł | + 126% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (77 zł) | 54 zł | + 42% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$117 (345 zł) | 133 zł | + 160% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$96 (282 zł) | 138 zł | + 105% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$9 (27 zł) | 18 zł | + 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.42 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 90% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (19 zł) | 8 zł | + 140% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$647 (1,900 zł) | 1,907 zł | - 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.83 (2.43 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 723% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$35 (104 zł) | 119 zł | - 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (32 zł) | 14 zł | + 133% | |
TOTAL | + 74% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 16,524 zł (C$5,626) in Abbotsford to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,500 zł in Łódź.
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