- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Poland
- Abbotsford
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Abbotsford, Canada compared to 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$14 (40 zł) | 20 zł | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$8 (22 zł) | 18 zł | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$6 (17 zł) | 9 zł | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.38 (7 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 149% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.08 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$2.62 (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (28 zł) | 19 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.73 (11 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 259% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.90 (8 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 339% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.89 (8 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 192% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (45 zł) | 20 zł | + 124% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.31 (7 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.76 (5.00 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 141% | |
| 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$1,186 (3,364 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$982 (2,784 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$117 (331 zł) | 463 zł | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$919 (2,608 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$695 (1,972 zł) | 844 zł | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$64 (182 zł) | 248 zł | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$39 (111 zł) | 47 zł | + 135% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$392 (1,112 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$111 (314 zł) | 434 zł | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (28 zł) | 18 zł | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$26 (75 zł) | 20 zł | + 270% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Abbotsford (Canada) is 10% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$61 (172 zł) | 275 zł | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$41 (115 zł) | 113 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$95 (270 zł) | 297 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$87 (245 zł) | 276 zł | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Abbotsford (Canada) is 16% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,684 (64,343 zł) | 65,000 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.19 (3.36 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$47 (135 zł) | 75 zł | + 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Abbotsford (Canada) is 67% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$8 (22 zł) | 15 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (57 zł) | 25 zł | + 130% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$85 (241 zł) | 100 zł | + 141% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$7 (19 zł) | 17 zł | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.90 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$3.90 (11 zł) | 11 zł | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.21 (9 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.46 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$19 (53 zł) | 27 zł | + 96% | |
| Entertainment | + 274% | |||
| Entertainment in Abbotsford (Canada) is 274% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$43 (121 zł) | 65 zł | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (76 zł) | 44 zł | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$84 (237 zł) | 114 zł | + 108% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$93 (263 zł) | 90 zł | + 192% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$9 (26 zł) | 15 zł | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.44 (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 139% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.57 (16 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 163% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | C$141 (400 zł) | 680 zł | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$2.00 (5.67 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 1856% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$34 (96 zł) | 108 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$10 (28 zł) | 13 zł | + 121% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 112 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Abbotsford (Canada) is 85% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 12,374 zł
(C$4,362)
in Abbotsford
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,700 zł
in Łódź.
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