Cost of living in Halifax, Canada vs Łódź, Poland
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| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Halifax (Canada) is 106% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (52 zł) | 26 zł | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (33 zł) | 19 zł | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (21 zł) | 8 zł | + 163% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.36 (7 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 140% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.86 (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.14 (12 zł) | 7 zł | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (25 zł) | 12 zł | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.99 (15 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 297% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.75 (11 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 377% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.77 (11 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 244% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (56 zł) | 27 zł | + 111% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.52 (7 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.73 (5.08 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 91% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Halifax (Canada) is 99% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,725 (5,067 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,293 (3,798 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$178 (522 zł) | 471 zł | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,537 (4,515 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,006 (2,954 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$116 (340 zł) | 280 zł | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$48 (140 zł) | 47 zł | + 196% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$419 (1,231 zł) | 1,541 zł | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$155 (455 zł) | 403 zł | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (29 zł) | 21 zł | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$21 (61 zł) | 17 zł | + 252% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Halifax (Canada) is 16% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$68 (199 zł) | 246 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$52 (153 zł) | 118 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$131 (385 zł) | 310 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$160 (471 zł) | 350 zł | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Halifax (Canada) is 55% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,484 (68,974 zł) | 70,724 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.07 (3.15 zł) | 4.82 zł | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$79 (233 zł) | 94 zł | + 147% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$20 (58 zł) | 26 zł | + 125% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Halifax (Canada) is 89% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (35 zł) | 16 zł | + 121% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$19 (56 zł) | 28 zł | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$99 (290 zł) | 101 zł | + 187% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (25 zł) | 17 zł | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.44 (16 zł) | 11 zł | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.69 (17 zł) | 10 zł | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.06 (9 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.87 (8 zł) | 8 zł | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (70 zł) | 36 zł | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Halifax (Canada) is 88% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 (156 zł) | 68 zł | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (77 zł) | 54 zł | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$92 (269 zł) | 133 zł | + 103% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$90 (263 zł) | 138 zł | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 (30 zł) | 18 zł | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.81 (14 zł) | 8 zł | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (22 zł) | 8 zł | + 167% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$576 (1,693 zł) | 1,907 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.40 (1.17 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 297% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$54 (158 zł) | 119 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (50 zł) | 14 zł | + 262% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 308 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Halifax (Canada) is 81% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 18,097 zł (C$6,161) in Halifax to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 10,000 zł in Łódź.
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