- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Poland
- Halifax
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Halifax, Canada compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Halifax (Canada) is 105% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$15 (43 zł) | 20 zł | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 (26 zł) | 18 zł | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (21 zł) | 9 zł | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.57 (7 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 174% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.33 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.40 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (25 zł) | 19 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.94 (11 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 286% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$1.64 (4.73 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 152% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.83 (8 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 191% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (46 zł) | 20 zł | + 131% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.27 (7 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.96 (5.66 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 173% | |
| Housing | + 124% | |||
| Housing in Halifax (Canada) is 124% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,838 (5,306 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,264 (3,649 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$182 (524 zł) | 463 zł | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,011 (2,917 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$782 (2,257 zł) | 844 zł | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$99 (285 zł) | 248 zł | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$75 (215 zł) | 47 zł | + 357% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$377 (1,088 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$172 (495 zł) | 434 zł | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (29 zł) | 18 zł | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$17 (49 zł) | 20 zł | + 144% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Halifax (Canada) is 3% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$59 (170 zł) | 275 zł | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$47 (134 zł) | 113 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$101 (292 zł) | 297 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$131 (377 zł) | 276 zł | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Halifax (Canada) is 59% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,000 (63,490 zł) | 65,000 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.06 (3.06 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$78 (225 zł) | 75 zł | + 200% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$18 (52 zł) | 27 zł | + 92% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Halifax (Canada) is 90% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (28 zł) | 15 zł | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 (69 zł) | 25 zł | + 179% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$95 (273 zł) | 100 zł | + 173% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$6 (18 zł) | 17 zł | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.53 (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.36 (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.91 (8 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.03 (5.85 zł) | 7 zł | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$18 (53 zł) | 27 zł | + 94% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Halifax (Canada) is 95% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$48 (140 zł) | 65 zł | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$24 (69 zł) | 44 zł | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$140 (404 zł) | 114 zł | + 255% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$70 (202 zł) | 90 zł | + 124% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$9 (26 zł) | 15 zł | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.14 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (19 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 220% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | C$565 (1,630 zł) | 2,300 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.36 (1.04 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 258% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$55 (158 zł) | 108 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (43 zł) | 13 zł | + 236% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 384 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2017.
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