- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Poland
- Halifax
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Halifax, Canada compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Halifax (Canada) is 96% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$15 (40 zł) | 20 zł | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 (24 zł) | 17 zł | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$6 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.00 (5.34 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 114% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.33 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.75 (13 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (24 zł) | 17 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.62 (10 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 245% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$1.98 (5.28 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.83 (8 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 168% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (43 zł) | 20 zł | + 113% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.34 (6 zł) | 5.18 zł | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.97 (5.25 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 156% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in Halifax (Canada) is 109% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,838 (4,899 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,264 (3,369 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$167 (445 zł) | 519 zł | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,011 (2,694 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$782 (2,084 zł) | 844 zł | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$97 (259 zł) | 275 zł | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$75 (199 zł) | 47 zł | + 322% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$457 (1,219 zł) | 1,879 zł | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$113 (302 zł) | 419 zł | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (26 zł) | 19 zł | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$19 (51 zł) | 16 zł | + 230% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Halifax (Canada) is 5% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$59 (157 zł) | 275 zł | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$47 (124 zł) | 113 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$101 (270 zł) | 283 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$131 (348 zł) | 298 zł | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Halifax (Canada) is 47% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,000 (58,628 zł) | 65,000 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.19 (3.17 zł) | 5.28 zł | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$78 (208 zł) | 75 zł | + 177% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$18 (49 zł) | 26 zł | + 89% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Halifax (Canada) is 77% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$9 (25 zł) | 14 zł | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (55 zł) | 26 zł | + 113% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$96 (257 zł) | 100 zł | + 157% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$6 (16 zł) | 16 zł | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.82 (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.57 (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.06 (8 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$1.93 (5.15 zł) | 7 zł | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$19 (50 zł) | 28 zł | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Halifax (Canada) is 76% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$46 (121 zł) | 63 zł | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$24 (64 zł) | 44 zł | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$138 (368 zł) | 115 zł | + 219% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$70 (187 zł) | 90 zł | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 (26 zł) | 15 zł | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.14 (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 (17 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 180% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$578 (1,542 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.36 (0.96 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 231% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$55 (146 zł) | 108 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (40 zł) | 13 zł | + 210% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 578 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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