- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Poland
- London, Ontario
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in London, Ontario, Canada compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in London, Ontario (Canada) is 106% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$15 (42 zł) | 20 zł | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 (26 zł) | 17 zł | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$6 (17 zł) | 8 zł | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.38 (7 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 157% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.05 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.10 (9 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (25 zł) | 10 zł | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.53 (10 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 242% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$1.81 (5.15 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 159% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.50 (7 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 153% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$14 (40 zł) | 20 zł | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.34 (7 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.39 (7 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 229% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in London, Ontario (Canada) is 96% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,444 (4,106 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,048 (2,979 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$206 (585 zł) | 519 zł | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$837 (2,380 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$676 (1,923 zł) | 844 zł | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$96 (272 zł) | 275 zł | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$58 (164 zł) | 47 zł | + 247% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$442 (1,257 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$188 (535 zł) | 419 zł | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 (38 zł) | 20 zł | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (66 zł) | 16 zł | + 325% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in London, Ontario (Canada) is 3% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$64 (181 zł) | 275 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$48 (137 zł) | 113 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$108 (307 zł) | 282 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$112 (318 zł) | 297 zł | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in London, Ontario (Canada) is 79% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,000 (71,091 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.25 (3.56 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$81 (230 zł) | 75 zł | + 207% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$31 (88 zł) | 26 zł | + 237% | |
| 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$10 (27 zł) | 14 zł | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$15 (43 zł) | 26 zł | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$50 (141 zł) | 103 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (22 zł) | 16 zł | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.75 (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.62 (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.50 (7 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.53 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$18 (52 zł) | 30 zł | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in London, Ontario (Canada) is 86% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$46 (131 zł) | 63 zł | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$24 (68 zł) | 44 zł | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$114 (324 zł) | 126 zł | + 156% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$60 (171 zł) | 90 zł | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$9 (25 zł) | 16 zł | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$3.72 (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 (18 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 194% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$619 (1,761 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.45 (1.28 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 341% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$47 (133 zł) | 108 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$10 (28 zł) | 13 zł | + 120% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 679 prices entered by 83 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in London, Ontario (Canada) is 81% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 12,154 zł
(C$4,274)
in London, Ontario
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,700 zł
in Łódź.
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