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Cost of living in Toronto, Canada compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Toronto (Canada) is 81% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$8 (22 zł) | 20 zł | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$6 (17 zł) | 17 zł | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (20 zł) | 8 zł | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.50 (4.19 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.02 (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.72 (10 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (24 zł) | 17 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.62 (10 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 262% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.53 (7 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 181% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.56 (7 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 155% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (49 zł) | 20 zł | + 144% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.41 (7 zł) | 5.29 zł | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.08 (5.81 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 184% | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 136% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,256 (3,511 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,949 (5,449 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 226% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$138 (385 zł) | 519 zł | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,926 (5,382 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 358% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,414 (3,952 zł) | 844 zł | + 368% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$93 (260 zł) | 275 zł | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$38 (106 zł) | 47 zł | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$484 (1,353 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$152 (425 zł) | 419 zł | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (34 zł) | 20 zł | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$21 (59 zł) | 16 zł | + 280% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 19% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$76 (213 zł) | 275 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$55 (153 zł) | 113 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$117 (327 zł) | 277 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$147 (412 zł) | 303 zł | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 87% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,039 (61,599 zł) | 65,000 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$0.94 (2.61 zł) | 5.26 zł | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$107 (298 zł) | 75 zł | + 298% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$18 (51 zł) | 26 zł | + 96% | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 110% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (34 zł) | 14 zł | + 147% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$18 (49 zł) | 26 zł | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$118 (331 zł) | 100 zł | + 231% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$10 (27 zł) | 16 zł | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.69 (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.75 (8 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.34 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$26 (72 zł) | 28 zł | + 158% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 82% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$60 (168 zł) | 63 zł | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$29 (81 zł) | 44 zł | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$230 (643 zł) | 115 zł | + 457% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$35 (98 zł) | 90 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (38 zł) | 16 zł | + 140% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.24 (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 127% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$3.71 (10 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$855 (2,389 zł) | 2,100 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.17 (0.46 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 (186 zł) | 108 zł | + 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$9 (26 zł) | 13 zł | + 100% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,197 prices entered by 1,229 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
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