- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Poland
- Abbotsford
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Abbotsford, Canada compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abbotsford (Canada) is 102% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$15 (41 zł) | 20 zł | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 (25 zł) | 17 zł | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.69 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.17 (5.79 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 132% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.84 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$2.90 (8 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (26 zł) | 17 zł | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.00 (11 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 281% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.31 (9 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 251% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.07 (8 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 192% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (42 zł) | 20 zł | + 110% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.51 (7 zł) | 5.18 zł | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.07 (5.52 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 170% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Abbotsford (Canada) is 77% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,576 (4,202 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,122 (2,990 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$109 (292 zł) | 519 zł | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,019 (2,717 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$774 (2,063 zł) | 844 zł | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$66 (177 zł) | 275 zł | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$40 (107 zł) | 47 zł | + 126% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$377 (1,005 zł) | 1,879 zł | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$98 (262 zł) | 419 zł | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (23 zł) | 19 zł | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (62 zł) | 16 zł | + 298% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Abbotsford (Canada) is 17% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$59 (158 zł) | 275 zł | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$40 (107 zł) | 113 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$93 (247 zł) | 283 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$92 (246 zł) | 298 zł | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Abbotsford (Canada) is 42% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,749 (60,645 zł) | 65,000 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.26 (3.36 zł) | 5.28 zł | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$65 (174 zł) | 75 zł | + 131% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$31 (82 zł) | 26 zł | + 216% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Abbotsford (Canada) is 64% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$8 (20 zł) | 14 zł | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (53 zł) | 26 zł | + 105% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$96 (256 zł) | 100 zł | + 156% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$6 (17 zł) | 16 zł | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.72 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$2.83 (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.09 (8 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.46 (7 zł) | 7 zł | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$19 (51 zł) | 28 zł | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 111% | |||
| Entertainment in Abbotsford (Canada) is 111% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$46 (123 zł) | 63 zł | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (70 zł) | 44 zł | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$101 (269 zł) | 115 zł | + 133% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$87 (233 zł) | 90 zł | + 159% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$9 (23 zł) | 15 zł | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.53 (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 128% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.67 (15 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 152% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$549 (1,464 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$1.04 (2.78 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 858% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$35 (94 zł) | 108 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$10 (27 zł) | 13 zł | + 112% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 352 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Abbotsford (Canada) is 70% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 10,907 zł
(C$4,091)
in Abbotsford
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,400 zł
in Łódź.
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