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Cost of living in Toronto, Canada compared to Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 73% | |||
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Food in Toronto (Canada) is 73% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$8 (21 zł) | 20 zł | + 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$6 (16 zł) | 17 zł | - 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (19 zł) | 8 zł | + 120% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.50 (4.00 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 61% | |
12 eggs, large | C$4.01 (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.73 (10 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 97% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (23 zł) | 17 zł | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.61 (10 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 244% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.49 (7 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 164% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.56 (7 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 143% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (46 zł) | 20 zł | + 132% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.38 (6 zł) | 5.18 zł | + 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.08 (5.55 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 171% | |
Housing | + 126% | |||
Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 126% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,256 (3,353 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,926 (5,143 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 208% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$154 (410 zł) | 519 zł | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,928 (5,146 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 338% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,450 (3,870 zł) | 844 zł | + 359% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$111 (295 zł) | 275 zł | + 7% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$38 (101 zł) | 47 zł | + 115% | |
40” flat screen TV | C$484 (1,291 zł) | 1,879 zł | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$158 (421 zł) | 419 zł | + 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (32 zł) | 19 zł | + 67% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$21 (56 zł) | 16 zł | + 259% | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 9% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$75 (201 zł) | 275 zł | - 27% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$51 (137 zł) | 113 zł | + 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$116 (310 zł) | 283 zł | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$152 (405 zł) | 298 zł | + 36% | |
Transportation | + 79% | |||
Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 79% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,352 (59,669 zł) | 65,000 zł | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$0.94 (2.50 zł) | 5.28 zł | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$107 (285 zł) | 75 zł | + 280% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$22 (60 zł) | 26 zł | + 129% | |
Personal Care | + 88% | |||
Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 88% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (31 zł) | 14 zł | + 130% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$19 (51 zł) | 26 zł | + 95% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$95 (255 zł) | 100 zł | + 155% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$9 (25 zł) | 16 zł | + 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.34 (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.76 (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.85 (8 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$3.15 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$26 (70 zł) | 28 zł | + 150% | |
Entertainment | + 69% | |||
Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 69% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$60 (160 zł) | 63 zł | + 154% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (76 zł) | 44 zł | + 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$221 (589 zł) | 115 zł | + 410% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$35 (94 zł) | 90 zł | + 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (36 zł) | 15 zł | + 135% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.10 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 111% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$3.71 (10 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 65% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$683 (1,823 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.17 (0.44 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 52% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$72 (192 zł) | 108 zł | + 77% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$9 (25 zł) | 13 zł | + 91% | |
TOTAL | + 83% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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