- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Poland
- Halifax
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Halifax, Canada compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Halifax (Canada) is 107% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$15 (42 zł) | 20 zł | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 (25 zł) | 17 zł | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$6 (18 zł) | 8 zł | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.06 (5.77 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 132% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.33 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.35 (12 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (25 zł) | 17 zł | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.85 (11 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 284% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.14 (5.97 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 138% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.83 (8 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 181% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (45 zł) | 20 zł | + 124% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.24 (6 zł) | 5.29 zł | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.09 (5.84 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 185% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Halifax (Canada) is 119% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,838 (5,137 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,264 (3,533 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$173 (483 zł) | 519 zł | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,011 (2,825 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$782 (2,186 zł) | 844 zł | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$111 (310 zł) | 275 zł | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$75 (209 zł) | 47 zł | + 343% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$504 (1,408 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$118 (330 zł) | 419 zł | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (28 zł) | 20 zł | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$20 (55 zł) | 16 zł | + 252% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Halifax (Canada) is 0% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$59 (164 zł) | 275 zł | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$47 (130 zł) | 113 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$101 (283 zł) | 277 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$131 (365 zł) | 303 zł | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Halifax (Canada) is 56% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,000 (61,475 zł) | 65,000 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.22 (3.40 zł) | 5.26 zł | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$78 (218 zł) | 75 zł | + 191% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$19 (54 zł) | 26 zł | + 106% | |
| 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$7 (21 zł) | 14 zł | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$23 (63 zł) | 26 zł | + 141% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$96 (269 zł) | 100 zł | + 169% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (23 zł) | 16 zł | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.63 (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.08 (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.76 (8 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$1.78 (4.98 zł) | 7 zł | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$20 (57 zł) | 28 zł | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in Halifax (Canada) is 92% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 (148 zł) | 63 zł | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$24 (67 zł) | 44 zł | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$125 (349 zł) | 115 zł | + 203% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$70 (196 zł) | 90 zł | + 117% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8 (24 zł) | 16 zł | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.14 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 (17 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 188% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$559 (1,563 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.36 (1.01 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 247% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$55 (153 zł) | 108 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (42 zł) | 13 zł | + 225% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 806 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Halifax (Canada) is 85% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 12,743 zł
(C$4,560)
in Halifax
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,900 zł
in Łódź.
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