Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 24% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada)
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| Food | - 35% | |||
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| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 35% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39 zł (C$12) | C$19 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29 zł (C$9) | C$11 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 zł (C$4.95) | C$7 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.37 zł (C$1.40) | C$2.38 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 zł (C$4.50) | C$5.16 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (C$3.80) | C$4.33 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 zł (C$5.45) | C$10 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.04 zł (C$1.29) | C$3.72 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.53 zł (C$1.13) | C$2.66 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.06 zł (C$1.30) | C$3.97 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 36 zł (C$12) | C$24 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (C$2.65) | C$2.42 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.36 zł (C$1.40) | C$2.62 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 15% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,074 zł (C$2,265) | C$2,008 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,968 zł (C$1,591) | C$1,645 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 642 zł (C$206) | C$99 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,729 zł (C$1,194) | C$1,201 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,912 zł (C$933) | C$1,069 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 354 zł (C$113) | C$85 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 58 zł (C$19) | C$77 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,877 zł (C$601) | C$351 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 476 zł (C$152) | C$159 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 zł (C$10) | C$17 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 36 zł (C$11) | C$28 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 21% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 359 zł (C$115) | C$87 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 zł (C$47) | C$80 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 351 zł (C$112) | C$119 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 462 zł (C$148) | C$162 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 22% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,038 zł (C$33,313) | C$25,318 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (C$2.35) | C$1.65 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 112 zł (C$36) | C$66 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 42 zł (C$13) | C$31 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 36% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (C$5.89) | C$13 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 zł (C$11) | C$38 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 159 zł (C$51) | C$54 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (C$5.26) | C$9 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 zł (C$4.52) | C$5.63 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (C$4.21) | C$5.47 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 zł (C$2.59) | C$3.95 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 zł (C$3.67) | C$1.60 | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 73 zł (C$23) | C$24 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 25% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 123 zł (C$39) | C$63 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 58 zł (C$19) | C$28 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 248 zł (C$79) | C$105 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 zł (C$57) | C$107 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34 zł (C$11) | C$12 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 zł (C$4.66) | C$5.19 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł (C$4.45) | C$6 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,424 zł (C$776) | C$677 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 zł (C$0.10) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 142 zł (C$45) | C$53 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (C$5.76) | C$14 | - 57% | |
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TOTAL | - 24% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 541 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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