Cost of living in London, Ontario, Canada vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 109% | |||
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Food in London, Ontario (Canada) is 109% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$21 (64 zł) | 26 zł | + 147% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (34 zł) | 19 zł | + 77% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.48 (17 zł) | 8 zł | + 109% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.06 (6 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 117% | |
12 eggs, large | C$3.76 (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.45 (17 zł) | 7 zł | + 151% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (30 zł) | 12 zł | + 161% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.23 (13 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 248% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.20 (7 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 191% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.90 (9 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 175% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (49 zł) | 27 zł | + 86% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.33 (7 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.72 (5.24 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 97% | |
Housing | + 103% | |||
Housing in London, Ontario (Canada) is 103% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,712 (5,211 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,312 (3,994 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 103% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$175 (533 zł) | 471 zł | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,197 (3,645 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 93% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$913 (2,778 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 170% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$141 (430 zł) | 280 zł | + 53% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$49 (149 zł) | 47 zł | + 215% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$306 (932 zł) | 1,541 zł | - 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$130 (395 zł) | 403 zł | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 (41 zł) | 21 zł | + 98% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$29 (89 zł) | 17 zł | + 416% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in London, Ontario (Canada) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$58 (177 zł) | 246 zł | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$43 (131 zł) | 118 zł | + 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (350 zł) | 310 zł | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$111 (338 zł) | 350 zł | - 4% | |
Transportation | + 86% | |||
Transportation in London, Ontario (Canada) is 86% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,674 (81,194 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.12 (3.40 zł) | 4.82 zł | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$90 (275 zł) | 94 zł | + 191% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$31 (94 zł) | 26 zł | + 265% | |
Personal Care | + 99% | |||
Personal Care in London, Ontario (Canada) is 99% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (37 zł) | 16 zł | + 136% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$33 (100 zł) | 28 zł | + 261% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$56 (169 zł) | 101 zł | + 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (26 zł) | 17 zł | + 56% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (18 zł) | 11 zł | + 65% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.47 (14 zł) | 10 zł | + 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.59 (11 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 113% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.43 (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (77 zł) | 36 zł | + 111% | |
Entertainment | + 97% | |||
Entertainment in London, Ontario (Canada) is 97% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$59 (181 zł) | 68 zł | + 167% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (81 zł) | 54 zł | + 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$112 (341 zł) | 133 zł | + 157% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$97 (295 zł) | 138 zł | + 114% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 (29 zł) | 18 zł | + 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.49 (17 zł) | 8 zł | + 99% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (22 zł) | 8 zł | + 171% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$567 (1,727 zł) | 1,907 zł | - 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.35 (1.07 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 261% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$56 (170 zł) | 119 zł | + 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (44 zł) | 14 zł | + 216% | |
TOTAL | + 91% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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