- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Poland
- Abbotsford
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Abbotsford, Canada compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 125% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abbotsford (Canada) is 125% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$16 (46 zł) | 20 zł | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (27 zł) | 17 zł | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.69 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.05 (5.83 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 122% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.20 (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$2.90 (8 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (28 zł) | 10 zł | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.10 (12 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 296% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.34 (9 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 378% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.36 (10 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 239% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (45 zł) | 20 zł | + 123% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.51 (7 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.01 (5.70 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 177% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Abbotsford (Canada) is 99% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,859 (5,285 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,162 (3,302 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$114 (324 zł) | 519 zł | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,038 (2,949 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$779 (2,214 zł) | 844 zł | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$66 (189 zł) | 275 zł | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$39 (112 zł) | 47 zł | + 138% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$351 (999 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$86 (245 zł) | 419 zł | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (27 zł) | 20 zł | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$22 (64 zł) | 16 zł | + 310% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Abbotsford (Canada) is 15% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$57 (162 zł) | 275 zł | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$38 (107 zł) | 113 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$94 (267 zł) | 282 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$99 (280 zł) | 297 zł | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Abbotsford (Canada) is 58% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,749 (64,656 zł) | 65,000 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.27 (3.61 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$67 (190 zł) | 75 zł | + 153% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$31 (88 zł) | 26 zł | + 236% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Abbotsford (Canada) is 58% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$8 (22 zł) | 14 zł | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (57 zł) | 26 zł | + 118% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$80 (229 zł) | 103 zł | + 122% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$6 (18 zł) | 16 zł | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.72 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$2.83 (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.09 (9 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 89% | |
| 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 | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 122% | |||
| Entertainment in Abbotsford (Canada) is 122% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$46 (131 zł) | 63 zł | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (74 zł) | 44 zł | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$101 (287 zł) | 126 zł | + 127% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$85 (241 zł) | 90 zł | + 168% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8 (24 zł) | 16 zł | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.30 (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 134% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.67 (16 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 169% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$549 (1,561 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.83 (2.35 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 711% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$34 (98 zł) | 108 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (30 zł) | 13 zł | + 132% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 416 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Abbotsford (Canada) is 86% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 13,568 zł
(C$4,774)
in Abbotsford
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,300 zł
in Łódź.
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