- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Poland
- London, Ontario
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in London, Ontario, Canada compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in London, Ontario (Canada) is 100% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$15 (42 zł) | 20 zł | + 108% | |
| 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$7 (18 zł) | 8 zł | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.33 (6 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 161% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.05 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.43 (10 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (27 zł) | 17 zł | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.09 (9 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$1.53 (4.28 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.50 (7 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 149% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$14 (39 zł) | 20 zł | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.32 (6 zł) | 5.29 zł | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.41 (7 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 229% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in London, Ontario (Canada) is 89% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,444 (4,034 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,048 (2,927 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$216 (605 zł) | 519 zł | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$837 (2,338 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$676 (1,890 zł) | 844 zł | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$87 (243 zł) | 275 zł | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$58 (161 zł) | 47 zł | + 241% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$450 (1,258 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$183 (512 zł) | 419 zł | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (34 zł) | 20 zł | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$21 (59 zł) | 16 zł | + 282% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in London, Ontario (Canada) is 2% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$64 (178 zł) | 275 zł | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$48 (134 zł) | 113 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$108 (302 zł) | 277 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$112 (312 zł) | 303 zł | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in London, Ontario (Canada) is 71% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,000 (69,858 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.16 (3.25 zł) | 5.26 zł | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$81 (226 zł) | 75 zł | + 202% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$32 (90 zł) | 26 zł | + 245% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in London, Ontario (Canada) is 40% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$9 (26 zł) | 14 zł | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$19 (54 zł) | 26 zł | + 107% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$50 (138 zł) | 100 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$7 (20 zł) | 16 zł | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.74 (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.62 (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.22 (6 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.39 (7 zł) | 7 zł | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$18 (50 zł) | 28 zł | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in London, Ontario (Canada) is 83% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$45 (126 zł) | 63 zł | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$24 (67 zł) | 44 zł | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$112 (312 zł) | 115 zł | + 170% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$60 (168 zł) | 90 zł | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$9 (25 zł) | 16 zł | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$3.72 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 (17 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 184% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$619 (1,731 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.45 (1.26 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 334% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$47 (131 zł) | 108 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$10 (28 zł) | 13 zł | + 117% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 539 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in London, Ontario (Canada) is 77% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 13,240 zł
(C$4,738)
in London, Ontario
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,500 zł
in Łódź.
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